Introduction
The Department of Orthopaedics at Base Hospital Delhi Cantt is an apex Orthopaedic centre with 170 beds. There are many specialists & 09 post graduate residents providing care to the patients. The department caters to serving personnel, ex-servicemen & their dependents. It provides management of Trauma, Sports Injuries (Arthroscopy), Deformity correction & Joint Replacements and paediatric orthopaedics.
For Undergraduates we strive to make them capable to successfully evaluate injured patients; both isolated injury and polytrauma & orthopaedic emergencies, successfully perform a thorough musculoskeletal exam , critically think and order appropriate investigations when indicated for specific injuries, accurately determine diagnoses of injured patients, formulate a treatment plan for injured patients.
We aim to provide up to date knowledge of the subject practical training with musculoskeletal trauma, especially those that have been critically injured and/or suffered devastating injuries. Impart several principles of treatment, and hone a special set of surgical skills.
Our goal is to instill in each doctor an inquiring mind and a life-long commitment to learning and skills development through critical study of the literature as well as careful consideration and scientific inquiry. We strive by both instruction and example to instill high moral values, as well as an empathetic attitude in our students.
ACADEMICS
The subject of Orthopaedics is taught to undergraduate students of 2nd prof, 3rd prof part I & 3rd prof part II. During training clinical postings in Operation Theatre, Outpatient department and Orthopaedic Wards are done. The department aims to train them thoroughly to provide a comprehensive educational experience in the management of various diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. It is the goal of this department to provide educational and research opportunities for those candidates with an interest in an academic career in orthopaedic surgery. Students are encouraged to take of clinical electives in orthopedics surgery
TRAINING
Undergraduate students are posted in department of Orthopaedics for their internship for a period of 15 days.During the posting interns are made to attend out patient,assist in operation,conduct reduction under guidance.They are trained to manage common problems of bone& joint eg osteoarthritis,spine and back problem. They attend the PG academic activities like Seminars, Case Presentations, Discharge Audit, Teaching Ward Rounds.
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