Orthopaedic Surgery Universiti Malaya

Overview

Orthopaedic surgeons are highly regarded as the repair of muscular and skeletal injuries often result in the betterment of the patient’s life. From hip replacement surgery in senior citizens to the treatment of scoliosis in children, Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Malaya plays an important part in human beings doing basic actions, without pain. Specialisations are also common as many of the body’s most intricate musculoskeletal systems require specialist care e.g: the hands or spine.

Benefits

Many countries are still short of orthopaedic Surgeon, and Malaysia will need to double the current number of specialists in this field to provide proper coverage for its population. Most modern hospitals are able to support advanced facilities like imaging and instrumentations. 

With higher expectation of good functional outcome after treatment, Orthopaedic surgeons with proper training will always be needed in both public and private sectors.

Our department provides comprehensive training in all orthopaedic related subspecialities as follows:

• Foot and ankle
• Upperlimb and reconstructive and micro surgery
• Division Joint Replacement
• Limb Lengthening and Reconstructive surgery
• Orthopaedic Oncology
• Paediatric Orthopaedics
• Spinal Surgery
• Arthroscopy sports and joint reconstructive surgery
• Trauma Orthopaedic

We will also provide guidance a research project that is a requirement for the masters training orthopaedic.