Orthopaedic Services

Expert surgical and non-surgical solutions for hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and trauma care.

Dr Melanie Amarasooriya - Orthopaedic Services and Surgical Procedures
Initial Orthopaedic Consultation with Dr Melanie Amarasooriya

Initial Consultation

Dr Amarasooriya will carry out a comprehensive assessment of your condition, organise appropriate investigations (such as imaging), discuss treatment options—including surgical and non-surgical methods—and help you make an informed decision on the most suitable treatment plan for your recovery.

Surgical Orthopaedic Treatments for Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

Surgical Orthopaedic Treatments

If surgery is indicated, Dr Amarasooriya will perform the most appropriate and timely procedure for your condition. The indications, potential outcomes, and expected recovery will be discussed in detail prior to surgery.

Non-Surgical Orthopaedic Treatments and Conservative Care

Non-Surgical Orthopaedic Treatments

If non-surgical management is appropriate, Dr Amarasooriya will organise personalised treatment plans. These may include pain management methods, suitable splints, casts, or braces, injection therapies, and functional exercise rehabilitation programmes.

Custom Splints, Bracing, and Casts for Upper Extremities

Splints, Bracing, and Casts

Various types of immobilisation and functional orthoses are commonly used for hand, wrist, and elbow conditions and injuries. Dr Amarasooriya will coordinate the most suitable option through a dedicated team of Hand Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Options of custom-made thermoplastic splints/casts or Plaster of Paris (POP) casts are available.

Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid and PRP Injections

Injection Treatments

Injection therapies are minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment modality for many hand and upper limb conditions. Available injections include:

  • Corticosteroids: Targeted anti-inflammatory treatment for joints and tendons.
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Regenerative orthobiologic treatment to accelerate tissue healing.
  • Injections are generally performed under ultrasound guidance to ensure accuracy and safety, and are offered as outpatient procedures in the clinic.
Sports Injury Assessment and Management in Colombo

Sports Injury Management

Acute and chronic sports-related injuries are common among athletes and physically active individuals. Dr Amarasooriya provides expert assessment and personalised treatment for sports-related injuries, caring for professional athletes as well as patients of all ages and activity levels.

Emergency Fracture and Trauma Care Colombo Sri Lanka

Fracture and Trauma Care

Dr Amarasooriya is available after hours to provide urgent care for fracture management and trauma-related orthopaedic procedures. To enhance accessibility and patient convenience, video consultations are also offered where appropriate.

Exercise Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy Services

Exercise Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy

Exercise rehabilitation is a vital part of recovery, helping you regain maximum functional capacity after both surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic treatments. We provide dedicated, personalised rehabilitation programmes through an expert team of Hand Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists.

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