Orthopedics is the medical specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases in bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and peripheral nerves. These pathologies can affect various anatomical regions, such as the hip, spine, knees, hands, shoulders, elbows, or feet. Pediatric Orthopedics deals with these disorders in children and teenagers.
The most frequent reasons for an Orthopedics Consultation are shoulder tendonitis, knee arthrosis, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, and hernias.
The most common exams for a precise diagnostics are X-rays, Ultrasounds, CT-scans and MRIs. Treatments may range from adopting new habits, to physiotherapy and medication, to surgical procedures.
Joaquim Chaves Saúde features an experienced Orthopedics team working in close collaboration with other specialties, such as Physiatrics and Rheumatology to ensure a swift and complete recovery.
Orthopedics
Subspecialties
At Joaquim Chaves Saúde, we provide a wide array of Orthopedics subspecialties to achieve better results for our patients.
Orthopedics and Traumatology Consultation
Pediatric Orthopedics Consultation
Hip Consultation
Elbow and Shoulder Consultation
Knee Consultation
Wrist and Hand Consultation
Foot and Ankle Consultation
Clinical Team
We have a team of doctors and health professionals, specialists in various areas, available to give you the support you need.
Medic-coordinator
Manuel Resende Sousa
Speciality/Service
OrthopedicsKey areas of expertise
Foot and ankle pathology - forefoot deformities (hallux valgus, claw toes, among others), Flat feet, Cavus feet, Inflammatory pathology (rheumatoid arthropathy, uric arthropathy, among others), Degenerative pathology (ankle arthrosis, hindfoot, among others), Diabetic feet, Sports arthroscopy and traumatology, Traumatology and post-traumatic deformitiesHealthcare Units
Clínica Cirúrgica de Carcavelos
Medic
Ana Catarina Ângelo
Speciality/Service
OrthopedicsKey areas of expertise
Shoulder surgery - arthroscopy, arthroplasty and trauma, Elbow surgery - arthroscopy, arthroplasty and trauma, Performance and sport of the shoulder and elbowHealthcare Units
Clínica Cirúrgica de Carcavelos, Clínica de Miraflores
Medic
Clara de Campos Azevedo
Speciality/Service
OrthopedicsKey areas of expertise
Shoulder and elbow, Arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the shoulder and elbow, Sports traumatology of the shoulder and elbow, Minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder and elbowHealthcare Units
Clínica Cirúrgica de Carcavelos, Clínica de Miraflores
Medic
Miguel Duarte Silva
Speciality/Service
OrthopedicsKey areas of expertise
Hip Surgery: Primary and revision hip arthroplasty, Minimally invasive anterior and posterolateral hip prosthesis, Hip pathology in young adults, Hip arthroscopy, Knee surgery: Primary and revision knee arthroplasty, All inside ligamentoplasty of the anterior cruciate ligament, Treatment of meniscal injuries, Knee arthroscopyHealthcare Units
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Medical Clinics
7 Medical Clinics with this specialty/service
- Schedule
- Weekdays: 07h00 to 20h00
- Saturdays: 08h00 to 13h00
- Sundays and Holidays: Closed
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- AddressR. Dr. João Gomes Patacão 15A,
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