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THE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ORTHOPEDIC CLINICAL PRACTICE: A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY FROM ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS OF HYDERABAD, SINDH, PAKISTAN.

Marish Memon, Aqsa Memon, Zoha Patoli, Syed Muhammad Ali, Niaz Hussain, Tariq Rasheed

Orthopedic doctors regard physical therapist as the second hand of treatment because physiotherapy is proving effectiveness in conservative and postsurgical rehabilitation especially in musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic Surgeons treat patient according to their recommended guide lines and procedures but often patients neglect to follow the surgeon’s advises to mobilize the structure so resulting into the development of strictures. Such cases strongly need management through physiotherapy to overcome the problem so the patients may attain their normal life of routine activities. The current work was conducted to assess the role of physiotherapy in orthopedic practice and the co-ordination and relationship between the two inter-related professions. We surveyed 100 Doctors (Consultants, PG Trainees and medical officers working orthopedic units) from LUMHS Hospital61 (61%) while 9(9%) from Isra University Hospital and 30(30%) from the Bone Care Private set up Hospital, with a male majority 60%and 40% of males. The response was found 100% in favor of physiotherapy to be used in variety of pre and post-surgical conditions. Conclusion: Majority of Orthopedic Surgeons agreed on the role of physiotherapy in many orthopedic conservative disorders as well as postsurgical conditions. Key Words: Physiotherapy, Orthopedics, Post-Surgical, Strictures

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