What is Orthopaedics?

 

The University of the Free State (UFS) Department of Orthopaedics is concerned with

  • bones
  • joints
  • muscles
  • tendons
  • nerves, and
  • the skeletal system and all that makes it move

The Department of Orthopaedics specialises in the treatment of physical deformities by mechanical means, meaning corrective practice of posture.

Training

 

Postgraduate study is offered in MMed: Specialisation in Orthopaedic Surgery


FACULTY CONTACT

Central Information Office
T: +27 51 401 3739
F: +27 86 579 5154

E: StudentAdminFHS@ufs.ac.za

Student Administration
Faculty Administration

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