Orthopedics in Panama
Dr. José Félix Castillo Sáenz
Specialist in Hip, Hip Arthroscopy and Joint Replacements
About Dr. José Felix
Dr. José Felix Ortopeda in Panama and Traumatologist with more than 13 years of experience. A specialist in hip surgery, he uses effective treatments for patients with osteoarthritis or wear problems and joint preservation processes for patients with hip problems, whether in adults of productive age or older adults.
Dr. Jose Felix has experience performing minimally invasive procedures, hip joint preservation procedures, and total hip and knee joint replacement in specific cases, based on each patient’s age and conditions.
13+
Years of experience
Associations to which Dr. José Félix belongs
Orthopedic Surgeries & Specialties
Among the Orthopedists in Panama, Dr. José Felix is an Orthopedic Surgeon with great experience and medical preparation.
Orthopedic Hip Specialist
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Orthopedic in Panama Surgeon and Traumatologist
In her career as an Orthopedist in Panama, she has treated patients with orthopedic and traumatological injuries from secondary injuries to traumas, to overuse injuries or injuries due to sports activity.
He is an Orthopedic doctor committed to the well-being of his patients, for that reason he remains in constant preparation in his area of specialty to provide his patients with the most recent treatments for their ailments.
Due to her commitment to health as a Traumatologist and Orthopedist in Panama and medical teaching, she is part of different national and international medical societies, with the commitment to share her experience and knowledge with those who need it and thus bring well-being to more and more people.
What are the areas of the body that an orthopedist treats? Surgeon and Traumatologist
It can be said that the orthopedic doctor treats all those areas of the body that include bones, joints and/or muscles, that is, he can relieve the discomfort of the feet, legs, hips, spine, shoulders, arms, hands and neck.
Bones
In the traumatology aspect, any bone injury such as fractures, fissures, dislocation, etc., can be treated.
Joints
They are the areas that allow the body to move, they are made up of other elements that wear out over time and misuse.
Tendons
It is a strong and fibrous tissue that is involved in movement, is fragile, can be injured by sudden movements, blows and even during physical activity.
Muscles
The complement of the skeleton is the muscles, they protect and become the essential element for the operation of the human body.
Orthopedics: Injury and Trauma Treatment
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What does an orthopedist do in Panama?
The orthopedic doctor in Panama is a specialist who focuses on the care, restoration, and treatment of the musculoskeletal system, this refers to the bones, ligaments, tendons, joints, and muscles.
It is a medical specialty that is specifically involved in the locomotor system in order to alleviate discomfort related to malformations, wear and tear or trauma in this area in order to offer a better quality of life to its patients.
Anyone can go to an orthopedic specialist from children, young people, adults to older adults, each for a different health condition or situation but related to the body’s locomotor system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopedics
What is the role of an orthopedic doctor in Panama?
Identify, diagnose, and treat any damage or disease related to the patient’s musculoskeletal system. To do everything in their power to improve the disease and restore the patient’s quality of life, restore the bones and joints so that they regain their mobility.
It is important to have an experienced doctor who can offer you modern solutions to your ailments.
What conditions or diseases does an orthopedic doctor diagnose?
The list of conditions that a specialist like this can treat is long, it is about many diagnoses and particular cases of each patient, however, in summary it can be mentioned:
- Deformities, infections, tumors, fractures, fissures in the bones.
- Bursitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, dislocation, stiffness, contracture in the joints.
- Tendonitis, tears, ruptures in tendons or ligaments.
- Diseases or syndromes at the bone or muscle level.
What treatments does an orthopedic specialist offer in Panama?
Science and the advancement of this specialty has managed to develop various treatments to offer various solutions to patients. Surgeries, use of prostheses, physical rehabilitation therapy, braces, medications, are some of the options that doctors can recommend to their patients in order to recover the affected area.
As for surgeries, the options are multiple, from open operations on the joints or fractures to minimally invasive ones that seek to restore cartilage and avoid the placement of prostheses.
Depending on each case, the doctor will recommend the ideal treatment that may vary, they can even be tried progressively until a radical solution is reached as a replacement of the joint, for example.
Does the orthopedic doctor help in rehabilitation?
The responsibility of the specialist is to observe and supervise the evolution of the treatment, however, it is common for them to rely on other non-medical specialists such as physiotherapists who can implement a precise rehabilitation plan for your case.
The doctor will probably recommend some exercises to strengthen or improve the situation of the affected area, even warning you of what not to do to avoid further injuries, but ideally, get a physiotherapist after orthopaedic treatment.
Is it a good idea to visit an orthopedic specialist to prevent future ailments?
Yes, it is a good idea to go to a specialist to evaluate the state of health of our musculoskeletal system, especially if you practice a high-impact sport that can cause wear and tear.
Human beings can present deviations, malformations and even practice movements that are negative in the long term. Talking to a specialist can clarify this condition and thus correct it before the damage is more serious.
When is it advisable to go to an orthopedist?
- After a fall, blow, or sudden movement of a joint.
- For mild, moderate or severe pain.
- When there is a growth or inflammation of a joint.
- In front of one leg or arm longer than the other.
- For pain after physical exercise.
- In the event of any lump or bone deformity.
Although orthopedics is a specialty that can treat any area of the human skeleton, it is important to have specialists in specific areas, the hip and knee are areas in which various complications develop in which key and focused attention is required.
Dr. José Felix Castillo is an orthopedic doctor specializing in hip and knee capable of treating any injury in these areas, his modern work is recognized for bringing the technique of hip and knee arthroscopy to Panama offering the possibility of treating conditions in a minimally invasive way.
A hip orthopedist can treat fractures, dislocations, osteoarthritis, arthritis, bursitis, femoroacetabular impingement, among other conditions through effective treatments focused and proven in this area.
At the same time, the orthopedic knee specialist can offer specific treatments for sports injuries, tendon ruptures, fractures, dislocations, wear and tear due to arthritis or osteoarthritis, tumors, etc., from a modern perspective with updated options.
If you consider that you may be suffering from an orthopedic injury or disease, you can choose to go to a consultation with Dr. José Felix Castillo, orthopedic surgeon.