The orthopaedist Dr. Russo Arcangelo from the clinic Humanitas Castelli in Bergamo is available every second Monday at the Physiotherapy centre Vedani.

What's the meaning of orthopaedic ?

It is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.  

Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

These conditions include the following:

• Arthritis
• Bone tumors
• Cerebral palsy
• Club foot, knock knees, bow legs, bunions, hammertoes
• Dislocations
• Fractures, sprains, and strains
• Muscle, ligament, and tendon damage
• Osteoporosis
• Spine disorders (e.g., sciatica, scoliosis, ruptured disc)