Welcome To
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 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
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
| Sr | Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. M. Zubair Javed | Head of Department | MBBS, FCPS |
| 2 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | Asst. Professor | MBBS, FCPS, MHPE |
| 3 | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | Senior Registrar | MBBS, FCPS |
| 4 | Dr. Muhammad Haidar | Consultant Orthopedic | MBBS, FCPS |
| 5 | Dr. Muhammad Jameel | Consultant Orthopaedics | MBBS, FCPS |
| 6 | Dr. Adnan Arif | Consultant Orthopaedics | MBBS, FCPS |
| 7 | Dr. Muhammad Sajid | Consultant Orthopaedics | MBBS, FCPS |
List of Resarchers
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
| Sr | Title | Researcher Nam | Link of Project / Activity | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservative treatment of displaced fractures of proximal humerus | Dr. Ibrar | 2024 | |
| 2 | Role of intra-articular steroid injection VS supra-scapular block in frozen shoulder | Dr. Yaawar Saleem | 2024 | |
| 3 | Frequency of wound infections in clean orthopedic surgery using single dose of antibiotic prophylaxis | Dr. Izzatullah | 2024 | |
| 4 | Role of DHS vs PFN in management of per-troch fractures | Dr. Umer | 2024 | |
| 5 | Role of different surgical procedures in TB spine | Dr.Nida e Hussain | 2024 | |
| 6 | Role of Ponseti casting in management of club foot 2024 | Dr. Nauman Azam | 2024 | |
| 7 | Epidemiology of trauma patients presenting to Orthopaedic department in a tertiary care hospital. Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, Oct 2016 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2016 | |
| 8 | Outcome 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 | |
| 9 | Comparison 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):668-673 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2022 | |
| 10 | Outcome of Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures Treated by Proximal Femoral Nail in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2022;26(1):141-145 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2022 | |
| 11 | Impact 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 supplement | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2021 | |
| 12 | Outcome of minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis technique for management of extra articular distal tibial fractures, Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College,2021;25(1):107-111 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2021 | |
| 13 | Effect 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 | |
| 14 | Prevalance 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 | |
| 15 | Functional outcome of operative management Of Humeral shaft fractures The Professional Medical Journal. 2018;25(12):180G-1813. | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2018 | |
| 16 | Comparison 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 | |
| 17 | Effect 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 Akhtar | 2018 | |
| 18 | Comparison 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 | |
| 19 | Vitamin-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 | |
| 20 | Risk factors of infection in Total knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Sep-Oct 2017. | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2017 | |
| 21 | Markers 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 2017 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2017 | |
| 22 | Effect of delay in operative treatment on the range of motion in Supracondylar humerus fracture. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Jan-Mar 2017 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2017 | |
| 23 | Comparison of local steroid injection and surgical decompression in treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Isra medical journal, Jan-Mar 2017 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2017 | |
| 24 | Management of Undisplaced and Minimally Displaced Colles’ Fracture with Thermoplastic Splint Versus Conventional Colles Casting. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Sep-Dec 2016 | Dr. Rahman Rasool Akhtar | 2016 | |
| 25 | Pattern of femoral fractures | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | JRMC 2013 | |
| 26 | Case report on pseudoaneurysm superficial femoral artery | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | Professional MJ 2014 | |
| 27 | Phalangeal Fractures- Management by Cost Effective Syringe Fixators | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | JRMC 2015 | |
| 28 | Management of Undisplaced and Minimally Displaced Colles’ Fracture with Thermoplastic Splint Versus Conventional Colles Casting | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | JRMC 2016 | |
| 29 | Pattern of Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | JRMC 2017 | |
| 30 | Steroid Injection as an Effective Treatment for Lateral Epicondylitis | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | JRMC 2017 | |
| 31 | Mean Reduction in Pain Score in Patients of Plantar Fasciitis after Triamcinolone Injection in Comparison to Autologous Blood Injection | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | JRMC 2018 | |
| 32 | Outcome of locking compression plate by MIPO in closed diaphyseal fractures of tibia | Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Shakir | JRMC 2018 |
List of Events
Workshop on plaster techniques: Basics & Advanced
Hand workshop on Ponseti casting
Basic Orthopedic Emergency Course
Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma Symposium
