Orthopaedic Surgery
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT
The Orthopaedic Surgery Department at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) provides specialized surgical and non-surgical care for conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other structures of the musculoskeletal system. The department offers comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services for patients with orthopaedic injuries, degenerative conditions, and complex musculoskeletal disorders.
The department provides advanced orthopaedic care through a multidisciplinary approach involving orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals. With access to modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, the department manages a wide range of conditions, from routine musculoskeletal problems to complex trauma and reconstructive procedures, to restore mobility, function, and quality of life for patients.
NAME OF HEAD OR AG. HEAD
Dr. Fred Salawu
TEAM MEMBERS
1. Dr. Madonna Lawson
2. Dr. Andrew Eyram
3. Dr. Dziwornu Kunutsor
4. Medical Officers
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• General Orthopaedic Surgery
• Trauma and fracture management
• Joint disorders
• Joint replacement surgery
• Sports-related injuries
• Spine disorders
• Paediatric orthopaedics
• Bone and soft tissue injuries
• Musculoskeletal infections
• Reconstructive orthopaedic surgery
• Rehabilitation and functional recovery
LIST OF SERVICES
• Orthopaedic consultation and assessment
• Diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint conditions
• Fracture management
• Trauma and injury care
• Surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions
• Joint replacement procedures
• Management of arthritis and degenerative joint diseases
• Sports injury assessment and treatment
• Management of ligament and tendon injuries
• Spine condition assessment and management
• Paediatric orthopaedic care
• Bone and soft tissue infection management
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation and follow-up care
• Pre-operative and post-operative orthopaedic care
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE
Appointments should be booked online at ugmedicalcentre.org or call 030255043–5.
WORKING HOURS
Tuesdays – 09:00AM – 01:00PM
CORPORATE EMAIL
info@ugmc.ug.edu.gh
DEPARTMENT INTERCOM
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