Medical Specialties

General Surgery

General surgery is surgery on the abdominal organs. This includes, but is not restricted to, operations on the intestines, the liver, the stomach and the thyroid gland. It still stands as a surgical specialty, contrary to what its name suggests. General surgeons may be trained to specialise in one of many areas. Some surgeons are dedicated to transplant surgery, and must be ready at any time to harvest organs from suitable donors. Others yet, may be focused on trauma surgery.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic surgery may address disorders of the musculoskeletal system, whereby patients are unable to physically move their muscles and bones. Arthritis, trauma, and congenital deformities can be treated by orthopaedic surgery. Many subspecialties exist under the umbrella of orthopaedic surgery, such as hand surgery and spinal surgery.

Otorhinolaryngology

Otorhinolaryngology is commonly referred to as ENT (ear, nose and throat). Patients with problems concerning their sinuses or with severe allergies may seek treatment from an Otorhinolaryngologist, but these are only the more commonly known ailments. The field includes other subspecialties that also address problems with hearing and speech.

Sports Medicine

Exercise is good for the body, the heart and lungs both benefit from increased use, joints become more flexible and your muscles are kept supple, resulting in all round fitness. However, participating in sport does mean that extra stress is placed upon the body, which all too often can result in injuries. By using the body's own healing mechanisms, medical specialists can not only effectively treat an injury, but also help prevent the occurrence of future injuries by strengthening particularly vulnerable parts of the body.