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Department of Orthopedics HFH

     The Orthopedic Department at Rawalpindi Medical University is a premier institution dedicated to the comprehensive care and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. As a vital component of our medical campus, our department operates in affiliation with three distinguished healthcare facilities: Holy Family Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH), and Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital (RTH). These affiliations extend our reach and enhance our ability to provide world-class orthopedic care to the community.

Our Teaching Units

    Our department comprises Three teaching units, with One located at Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and one at each of Holy Family Hospital and Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital. These units collectively serve as centers of excellence in orthopedics, offering round-the-clock clinical services.

Education and Training

    The Orthopaedic Department is committed to academic excellence. We are recognized for our contributions to medical education, providing essential training for medical students pursuing MBBS degrees, as well as postgraduate students in pursuit of advanced qualifications such as FCPS and MS in Orthopaedics. Our dedicated faculty and staff work diligently to impart knowledge and hands-on experience to the next generation of orthopedic specialists.

Patient-Centered Care

    At the core of our mission is the unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of care to patients with orthopedic conditions. Whether it’s a complex surgical procedure, a joint replacement, or conservative treatments for injuries, our team of skilled healthcare professionals approach each case with compassion, expertise, and a patient-centered focus

Dr Rahman Rasool

Dr Rahman Rasool Akhtar

Head of Department

Vision

To impart evidence-based research oriented health professional education in order to provide best possible patient care and inculcate the values of mutual respect, ethical practice of healthcare and social accountability

Vision

To impart evidence-based research oriented health professional education in order to provide best possible patient care and inculcate the values of mutual respect, ethical practice of healthcare and social accountability

Mission

Highly recognized and accredited center of excellence in Medical Education, using evidence-based training techniques for development of highly competent health professionals, who are lifelong experiential learner and are socially accountable

Mission

Highly recognized and accredited center of excellence in Medical Education, using evidence-based training techniques for development of highly competent health professionals, who are lifelong experiential learner and are socially accountable

Our Team

SrNameDesignationQualification
1Prof. M. Zubair JavedHead of DepartmentMBBS, FCPS
2Dr. Rahman Rasool AkhtarAsst. ProfessorMBBS, FCPS, MHPE
3Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed ShakirSenior RegistrarMBBS, FCPS
4Dr. Muhammad HaidarConsultant OrthopedicMBBS, FCPS
5Dr. Muhammad JameelConsultant OrthopaedicsMBBS, FCPS
6Dr. Adnan ArifConsultant OrthopaedicsMBBS, FCPS
7Dr. Muhammad SajidConsultant OrthopaedicsMBBS, FCPS

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Postgraduate Programs

List of Researchers

FCPS

  • Dr. Ibrar
  • Dr. Yawar Saleem
  • Dr. Izzat ullah
  • Dr. Ateeb
  • Dr. Muhammad Umer

MS

  • Dr. Umer Malik
  • Dr. Nida e Hussain
  • Dr. Nauman Azam
  • Dr. Arslan

Our Projects

SrTitleResearcher NamLink of Project / ActivityYear
1Conservative treatment of displaced fractures of proximal humerusDr. Ibrar 2024
2Role of intra-articular steroid injection VS supra-scapular block in frozen shoulderDr. Yaawar Saleem 2024
3Frequency of wound infections in clean orthopedic surgery using single dose of antibiotic prophylaxisDr. Izzatullah 2024
4Role of DHS vs PFN in management of per-troch fracturesDr. Umer 2024
5Role of different surgical procedures in TB spineDr.Nida e Hussain 2024
6Role of Ponseti casting in management of club foot 2024Dr. Nauman Azam 2024
7Epidemiology of trauma patients presenting to Orthopaedic department in a tertiary care hospital. Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, Oct 2016Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2016
8Outcome of Ender’s nailing in pediatric patient with Shaft of Femur Fracture in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2022;26(3).Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2022
9Comparison of intra-articular lidocaine versus intravenous sedative and analgesic for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation in terms of mean pain reduction using vas score, Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2022;26(4):668-673Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2022
10Outcome of Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures Treated by Proximal Femoral Nail in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2022;26(1):141-145Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2022
11Impact of COVID Pandemic on the Mental Well-Being of Orthopaedic Patients – A Single Centre Study, Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2021;25(1):122-125 Covid-1G special supplementDr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2021
12Outcome of minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis technique for management of extra articular distal tibial fractures, Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2021;25(1):107-111Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2021
13Effect of Vitamin-D supplementation in adults presenting with chronic lower back pain,Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2020;24(2):161-165.Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2020
14Prevalance of Hepatitis ‘B’ and ‘C’ and importance of coagulation profile in patients presenting to Orthopaedic ward of a tertiary care hospital Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 201G;G(3):132-134.Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2016
15Functional outcome of operative management Of Humeral shaft fractures The Professional Medical Journal. 2018;25(12):180G-1813.Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2018
16Comparison of Efficacy of Above Elbow POP Versus Below Elbow POP in Distal Forearm Displaced Fractures in Children Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2018;22(4):334-336.Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2018
17Effect of Pre-operative serum vitamin-D Levets on post-operative outcome in Total Knee Arthroptasty Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute (JPMI) 201G; 33(1): 78-82.Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar2018
18Comparison between Intra-articular and Intravenous Tranexamic acid application in Primary Unilateral Knee Joint Replacement”.Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal (PAFMJ). 2018.Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2018
19Vitamin-D levels and low back pain; patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital of Pakistan.The Professional Medical Journal. 2018;25(4):615-1G.Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2018
20Risk factors of infection in Total knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Sep-Oct 2017.Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2017
21Markers for assessment of derangement in liver function in Hepatitis C patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures in a tertiary care hospital.Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Jan-Mar 2017Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2017
22Effect of delay in operative treatment on the range of motion in Supracondylar humerus fracture. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Jan-Mar 2017Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2017
23Comparison of local steroid injection and surgical decompression in treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Isra medical journal, Jan-Mar 2017Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2017
24Management of Undisplaced and Minimally Displaced Colles’ Fracture with Thermoplastic Splint Versus Conventional Colles Casting. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Sep-Dec 2016Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar 2016
25Pattern of femoral fracturesDr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir JRMC 2013
26Case report on pseudoaneurysm superficial femoral arteryDr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir Professional MJ 2014
27Phalangeal Fractures- Management by Cost Effective Syringe FixatorsDr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir JRMC 2015
28Management of Undisplaced and Minimally Displaced Colles’ Fracture with Thermoplastic Splint Versus Conventional Colles CastingDr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir JRMC 2016
29Pattern of Bimalleolar Ankle FracturesDr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir JRMC 2017
30Steroid Injection as an Effective Treatment for Lateral EpicondylitisDr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir JRMC 2017
31Mean Reduction in Pain Score in Patients of Plantar Fasciitis after Triamcinolone Injection in Comparison to Autologous Blood InjectionDr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir JRMC 2018
32Outcome of locking compression plate by MIPO in closed diaphyseal fractures of tibiaDr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir JRMC 2018

List of Events

  1. Workshop on plaster techniques: Basics & Advanced

  2. Hand workshop on Ponseti casting

  3. Basic Orthopedic Emergency Course

  4. Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma Symposium