Orthopedics & Traumatology

Orthopedics & Traumatology

Introduction

Orthopedic surgery has rapidly evolved into a crucial medical discipline. In 1955, Dr. D. R. Gunn became the first orthopedic surgeon to lead an independent department at General Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Subsequently, Dr. Abdul Majid Ismail (later Tan Sri) became the first Malaysian appointed as Chief Orthopedic Surgeon of the Federation of Malaya in 1958. Under his leadership, the Orthopedic Department at General Hospital Kuala Lumpur was fortified with the establishment of a Physiotherapy Department and the National Artificial Limb Centre in 1959.

Additionally, during his tenure as Director General of Health Services, the National Institute of Orthopedic and Traumatology was founded in 1976, further advancing the field. Orthopedic units were also established in state general hospitals during this period.

Services

The Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology serves the public and acts as the national training center for orthopedic surgeons and Para-orthopedic personnel in Malaysia.

A. OUTPATIENTS

1. General Orthopedic Clinic
2. Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic
3. Orthopedic Subspecialty Clinics:
- Scoliosis Clinic and Screening Sessions
- Rehabilitation Clinic
- Joint Replacement Clinic
- Orthopedic Sports Injury Clinic
- Hand Clinic
- Spinal Clinic
- SOCSO Clinic
- SOCSO Board Sessions
- Combined Diabetic Foot Clinic
- Combined Hemophilia Clinic

B. INPATIENT

1. Operative Orthopedic Procedures:
- Joint Replacement and Reconstructive Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Arthroscopy and Arthroscopy Surgery of all Joints
- Hand Surgery
- Limb Lengthening
- Internal Fixation of Fractures and Dislocations
- External Fixation of Fractures
- Surgical Management of Soft Tissue Injuries
- Surgical Management of Traumatic Injury to Hand/Digits
2. Non-surgical Management of Fractures and Soft Tissue
3. Bone Banking Services

CASTING SERVICES

This service, accessible to multiple users, provides orthopedic support as well as catering to other departments within the hospital and referred cases from external hospitals. Casting services include strapping, bandaging, splinting, and application of thermoplastic, synthetic materials, and plaster of Paris.

Contact Information

Tel: 603 - 2615 6812
Email: otopedik@hkl.gov.my