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Orthopaedist
An orthopaedist is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology and a surgeon who treats musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. At Mehiläinen, you can quickly get an appointment with an experienced orthopaedist.
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LT, Ortopedian ja traumatologian erikoislääkäri
Revised 11/5/2024
Orthopaedics in brief
- Orthopaedics is a medical specialty focused on the treatment of acute and long-term musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
- An orthopaedist treats musculoskeletal disorders and injuries through rehabilitation and surgery.
- Surgery is only chosen when other forms of treatment do not help.
When should you see an orthopaedist?
An orthopaedist can help, for example, if your knee hurts when using stairs, hip pain hinders your sleep or if your ankle is twisted during training.
Common reasons for seeking an appointment with an orthopaedist include:
- sprains and fractures
- osteoarthritis of the knee, hip or shoulder, for example
- shoulder dislocation
- ligament or meniscus rupture of the knee
- sports injuries and strains
- tendon tears, such as a ruptured Achilles tendon
- Spinal disc herniation.
Best orthopaedist?
Our experienced orthopaedists specialise in treating specific parts of the body and joints. An orthopaedist is a surgeon, i.e. they perform surgical procedures, such as endoscopic surgery and artificial joint surgery.
You can book an appointment directly with an orthopaedist that suits your situation:
- shoulder and elbow problems
- ankle and foot problems and injuries
- knee problems
- hip problems
- back problems
- artificial joint surgery
- wrist and arm problems are treated by a hand surgeon
In the event of an accident, you can contact our accident emergency customer service (local network rate/mobile charge), which is open around the clock every day.
How an orthopaedist’s appointment proceeds
Your orthopaedist would like to hear about your condition, its onset, duration and your expectations of treatment.
The orthopaedist examines the symptomatic area. If necessary, further examinations, such as X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging, will also be performed.
The orthopaedist will discuss the examination findings and treatment options with you. You will hear about the benefits, harms and risks of treatments. You decide on the final treatment line, together with the orthopaedist.
Sometimes rest, pain treatment and physiotherapy are the best help, sometimes plastering or surgery is needed.
Orthopaedist treatment
Treatment decisions are always based on the latest research evidence. The selection of the appropriate treatment also takes into account your wishes and the possibility of committing to the chosen treatment. Surgical treatment is only chosen when no other forms of treatment are expected to help.
Recovery can include several different treatments, such as
- pain relief
- cortisone injections
- rehabilitation under the guidance of a physiotherapist and the supervision of an orthopaedist
- plastering and support bandages in the treatment of sprains and fractures, for example
- endoscopic surgery, such as endoscopic knee surgery
- artificial joint surgery, such as knee replacement or hip replacement
Prices for appointments with specialists, such as gynaecologists, dermatologists, cardiologists, orthopaedists and ophthalmologists, can be found in our appointment booking service.
Take into account in the price list
The price estimate includes the Kanta fee and the outpatient fee.| Service | Price estimate |
|---|---|
| Appointment with a specialist, 10 min Price per appointment. | from 27,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 57,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 20 min Price per appointment. | from 46,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 76,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 55,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 85,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 66,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 96,20 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 69,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 104,00 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 95,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 132,00 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 60 min Price per appointment. | from 108,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,00 € |
Frequently asked questions about orthopaedics
An orthopaedist is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology and a surgeon who is familiar with musculoskeletal degenerative diseases, stress conditions and inflammations. As a specialist in traumatology, they know how to treat sudden injuries to the musculoskeletal system. In addition to rehabilitative treatments, an orthopaedist can also perform surgical treatments.
Orthopaedists usually specialise in a specific area of orthopaedics:
- shoulder and elbow problems
- hip problems
- knee problems
- ankle and foot problems and injuries
- back problems
- artificial joints
You can easily find the right orthopaedist for you in the expert descriptions of our online appointment booking. You can book an appointment or simply come directly to the clinic.
With us, you can be sure that the costs of treatment will not escape your control. You will always receive a cost estimate of the treatment and rehabilitation recommended for you. Our flexible payment methods provide fast access to treatment for a wide range of life situations. Have a look at our price list for more information on the costs of appointments and procedures.
If you are an insurance or occupational health customer, we will provide you with the necessary certificates and statements to clarify matters related to payment commitments and compensation before the planned measures.
Orthopaedics is a medical specialty focused on the treatment of acute and long-term musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
Yes, an orthopaedist is also a surgeon, which means that they can perform surgical procedures such as endoscopic and open surgery.
An orthopaedist is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. An orthopaedist is specially trained in the surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Our orthopaedists are constantly developing their expertise in order to be able to utilise the latest research data in treatment.
Most of our orthopaedists are dedicated to treating specific joints and body parts. You can easily find the right orthopaedist for you in the expert descriptions of our online appointment booking.
