Common orthopaedic problems in day to day general practice (in economically handicapped community)

The object for writing this article is to summarise different common orthopaedic problems for which common people of our country, economically handicapped, come to the general practitioners in their day to day practice. 'Pain' is the main ailment whatever may be the cause. Where pain killer is not the answer, it is to aware the general practitioner to find out what is behind the pain. A ready reference knowledge for that condition with its available treatment modalities is essential for the doctor and the patient. Deformities and other complaints are mentioned after the pain. An attempt has been made to classify the causes and in short the treatment modalities according to the disease and site to be addressed. Influence of information media on public opinion for decision making has gained momentum. To gain more knowledge, the general practitioners, who are the pillars, the pillars of national health, should study a little more in detail the Journal of Indian Medical Association (JIMA), available textbooks or other journals to have a first hand knowledge to tackle orthopaedic cases.