SERVICES OFFERED

The Philippine Orthopedic Institute, Inc., is the first orthopedic private practice group in the country, patterned after group practices in the U.S.

The Institute has achieved a milestone in providing quality orthopedic care. Established in 1987, the Institute provides treatment and services to patients of all ages and from all backgrounds: from expatriates to professional athletes, from industrial health care plans to the charity patients of the Makati Health Program.

We are actively involved in training and research which are progressive and organized in maintaining current orthopedic knowledge and quality patient care. We are an integral component in the Makati Medical Center Orthopedic Residency Program.

All these efforts are aimed at contributing to the progress of orthopedics in the Philippines, both in the private and public sectors.

CONSULTATIONS

The philosophy towards total orthopedics services and care brings in a new dimension to Philippine medicine. The consultant staff are specialists trained in the United States and Europe, and are equipped with the expertise and the capability to provide the most modern and sophisticated orthopedic care to patients. Sub-specialties include:

Our physicians are Fellows of:

Philippine Orthopedic Association

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

We have a computerized scheduling system to arrange appointments at your convenience. Should it be an emergency, a doctor is always on-call to attend to you.

Four treatment rooms are available for out-patient consultations. We also have a cast room to expedite casting procedures, if needed. Should surgery be deemed necessary, in-patient arrangements can be facilitated with affiliate hospitals.

X-RAY

An in-house Radiology Department takes all the necessary x-rays to facilitate immediate evaluation. Our quality radiographic images enable the proper diagnoses of a range of patient conditions. Our well-trained staff are capable of performing the following non-contrast radiographic examinations:

We can also perform special views for scoliosis, osteoporosis, rheumatic conditions and arthritis. We handle children with special problems such as cerebral palsy, polio, leg lengthening, and bone tumor.

Films are processed and seen by Doctors within three minutes. X-ray films can be made available to patients upon request or maintained on file for future reference.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Our in-house Physical Therapy Department has licensed therapists who work closely with our physicians to develop individualized, rehabilitation programs. Our staff are experienced in handling various orthopedic and sports related conditions. They manage patients with acute and chronic conditions, as well as post-operative rehabilitation.

Aside from treating patients, we also believe in educating patients. We provide exercise manuals and instructions to facilitate recovery and prevent re-injury. We even offer a wellness program for healthy individuals who want to improve their fitness level.

Our treatment area can accommodate ten patients at a time. We have a mat area where back exercises for our back program can be done. A fully-equipped gym is available for the strengthening program of post-operative patients and for clients enrolled in our wellness program.

As part of our commitment to make physical therapy available to everybody, we also provide home physical therapy services.

Common injuries/conditions we handle include:

CENTRAL SUPPLY

Our Central Supply Department has a full stock of orthopedic soft goods, such as aluminum single/quad canes, crutches, walkers, air casts, casting materials, braces/supports for wrist, ankle, knee, foot and back, arm slings, knee immobilizers, arch supports, etc. These are all readily available and in different sizes.

If you need a special brace or orthotic, we can refer you to our Orthotic Specialist for measurement and manufacturing of the brace.