Orthopaedics is a Latin word meaning ‘ straight child’. This speciality deals with diseases of bones, joints and ligaments. Bones are attacked either by infection, trauma or tumours. Each category has its own methodology of treatment. Orthopaedic Unit in Swat Medical Complex was established in year 2002. After tremendous efforts we have achieved providing quality treatment, both elective and emergency, in this unit. Almost all type of surgeries are performed in this unit and the vision is to further improve our services. Various surgical procedures performed it this unit are: Surgery for congenital Soft tissue procedures Tumours of bones Infection of bones Spine surgeries Joint replacement surgeries Long bones surgeries, like plating / nailing Nerves repair Tendons repair & transfers and many more