Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic
The Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic is a tertiary-level orthopedic surgery and trauma referral center for the region. Our clinic is staffed by four specialist physicians and eight resident physicians (one resident physician is currently continuing training in Türkiye as part of a rotation program). The clinic holds the distinction of being the only Orthopedics and Traumatology clinic in Somalia that provides resident training.
The clinic actively utilizes inpatient wards, operating rooms, and wound care–casting–splinting units. Emergency outpatient services, trauma management, and surgical interventions are provided continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic
The Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic is a reference unit that delivers modern diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up services for musculoskeletal system disorders. Services are provided across multiple subspecialties, including trauma, sports injuries, arthroplasty, arthroscopy, pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and spinal disorders.
Daily outpatient services include clinical examinations, referrals for diagnostic imaging, conservative treatment applications, and surgical planning. A comprehensive and patient-centered approach is adopted by our specialist physicians and experienced allied healthcare personnel to ensure fast, reliable, and evidence-based healthcare services.
Core Services Provided in the Outpatient Clinic
Evaluation of acute and chronic trauma
Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain
Follow-up of osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, and degenerative joint disorders
Assessment and treatment of sports injuries
Pediatric orthopedic examinations
Post-fracture follow-up and rehabilitation referrals
Surgical planning for cases requiring operative intervention
Orthosis, prosthesis, and splint applications
Wound care and orthopedic dressing services
Patient satisfaction and effective treatment processes are prioritized, with individualized treatment approaches tailored to each patient’s needs.
Emergency Services
The Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic provides uninterrupted 24-hour services to trauma patients presenting to the hospital’s Emergency Department. Emergency services are delivered by specialist physicians and resident physicians in accordance with principles of rapid assessment, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment.
Emergency Orthopedic Services Include:
Trauma and fracture management: Initial evaluation and stabilization of open and closed fractures, dislocations, and multiple trauma cases
Emergency surgical interventions: Management of compartment syndrome, emergency reductions, external fixation applications, and urgent osteosynthesis procedures
Soft tissue injuries: Emergency repair or management of tendon, nerve, and vascular injuries
Pediatric orthopedic emergencies: Epiphyseal injuries, supracondylar humerus fractures, and developmental emergency conditions
Infectious emergencies: Evaluation of suspected septic arthritis and osteomyelitis
The clinic works in close coordination with the Radiology, Anesthesiology, and Intensive Care Units during the diagnostic process of emergency trauma patients and applies multiple trauma protocols when necessary. The primary goal is rapid stabilization, timely initiation of appropriate treatment, and reduction of complication risks.
Orthopedics and Traumatology Operating Room Services
The Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic plays a key role among the hospital’s surgical departments, providing a broad range of surgical services in trauma surgery, sports surgery, arthroplasty, pediatric orthopedics, and hand surgery. Modern surgical techniques are applied by experienced orthopedic surgeons and resident physicians undergoing training.
Patients are evaluated under emergency and elective surgery categories, and all procedures are performed in compliance with sterilization and patient safety standards. The operating room team consists of orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, operating room nurses, and technical staff. All orthopedic procedures are carried out in accordance with current guidelines and international standards. Additionally, 24-hour emergency surgical services are available for trauma patients.
Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgical Procedures
Trauma Surgery
Femoral shaft fracture intramedullary nailing (antegrade/retrograde)
Tibial shaft fracture intramedullary nailing
Humerus fracture ORIF
Radius–ulna fracture ORIF
Ankle fracture ORIF
Peritrochanteric hip fracture DHS / proximal femoral nail
Femoral neck fracture cannulated screw fixation
Pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery
Periarticular knee fracture fixation
Open reduction and stabilization of shoulder dislocation
Elbow fracture-dislocations ORIF
Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement Surgery)
Sports Surgery and Arthroscopy
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
Meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy
Arthroscopic knee release / synovectomy
Ankle arthroscopy
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Wrist fracture ORIF
Primary repair of tendon lacerations
Carpal tunnel release
De Quervain’s release
Percutaneous pinning of finger fractures
Dupuytren’s contracture surgery
Hand tendon transfers
Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric fractures: closed reduction and K-wire fixation
Cozen deformity / Blount disease surgeries
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (open reduction / pelvic osteotomy)
Surgical treatment of congenital clubfoot
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Oncology
Excision of extremity soft tissue tumors
Bone tumor curettage and grafting
En bloc resection and reconstruction
Musculoskeletal Infection Surgeries
Osteomyelitis surgery (bone infection debridement)
Septic arthritis surgery (drainage of joint infections)
Abscess drainage and debridement (soft tissue infections)
Removal of infected implants with re-implantation when necessary
Clinical Approach
The fundamental approach of our clinic is to provide safe, accessible, and guideline-based orthopedic services that prioritize musculoskeletal health and improve patients’ quality of life. At the same time, the clinic maintains its identity as a training center committed to delivering high-quality residency education in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
14 Aralık 2025