Fellow

Job Purpose:

To manage Orthopedic ailments in patients visiting DNSH starting from clinical history taking & diagnosis right till final management (both surgical & non-surgical). This includes:

Trauma: Fracture & dislocations, soft tissues injuries etc.

Spine: Back Pain, Prolapsed disc, deformities etc.

Deformities: Knock Knees, Clubfoot, bowlegs etc.

Sports Injuries: Ligament Tears, Joint instability etc.

Arthritis: Knees, Hip, Shoulder arthritis.

Metabolic Diseases: Osteoporosis, Rickets etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend OPD patients and prescribe relevant care plan after discussing with senior doctors.

• Ensure accurate and complete record keeping.

• Study admitted patients’ medical history then meet with them to discuss their complaints and symptoms.

• Examination and diagnostic testing of patients.

• Make diagnosis and recommend surgery or other treatment after discussing with senior doctors.

• Prescribe drugs and supplements.

• Perform routine OPD procedures, noninvasive procedures minor surgical procedures independently and perform / assist major surgical procedure under supervision.

• Participate in academic activities like Case presentation, Seminars & journal clubs.

• Attend patients in emergency and attend night calls, carry out appropriate with consultant on call.