Patients seeking orthopaedic care in Kampala can choose from hospitals offering major bone and joint surgery, fracture treatment, paediatric procedures and physiotherapy, with the appropriate facility depending on the condition and treatment required.
C-Care IHK in Namuwongo, Norvik Hospital on Bombo Road and UMC Victoria Hospital are among the facilities advertising orthopaedic surgical services, including joint replacement, spine procedures and treatment for fractures.
CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital in Kisubi, Wakiso District, provides another option, particularly for children requiring orthopaedic surgery and people needing rehabilitation for physical disabilities.
The facilities differ in their services and areas of focus. Patients may need to consider the availability of a specialist, diagnostic services, surgical facilities and rehabilitation when choosing where to seek care.
Hospitals offering surgical treatment
C-Care IHK, located in Namuwongo, Kampala, provides access to orthopaedic surgeons through its specialist services. Its website lists Dr Neville Muhumuza among its orthopaedic and traumatology specialists.
The hospital’s broader specialist services include neurosurgery and emergency care, although patients should confirm the availability of the specific procedure and specialist they require before making an appointment.
Norvik Hospital, situated on Bombo Road, has an orthopaedic unit that treats bone, joint and musculoskeletal conditions. According to the hospital, the department has been operating for about a decade and has performed procedures including hip replacement, spine surgery, ankle reconstruction and arthrotomy.
The hospital reports that its orthopaedic unit has the capacity to serve between 300 and 350 patients a month. It also treats fractures and offers rehabilitation services for patients recovering from injuries or surgery.
UMC Victoria Hospital also advertises orthopaedic services covering joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, spine conditions, fractures and sports-related injuries.
Its services include procedures involving the shoulder and hand, alongside treatment intended to restore movement and function following musculoskeletal injuries.
The availability of particular procedures, specialist appointments and emergency services should be confirmed directly with each hospital.
CoRSU focuses on paediatric orthopaedics and rehabilitation
CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital, located at Kisubi along Entebbe Road, is a non-profit institution specialising in orthopaedic surgery, reconstructive procedures and rehabilitation for people with disabilities, with priority given to children.
The hospital was established in 2006 and began receiving patients in 2009. Its services include treatment for conditions such as clubfoot and limb deformities, as well as reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation.
CoRSU’s published figures for 2024 record 1,371 orthopaedic operations and 14,175 orthopaedic outpatient consultations. The hospital also reported having 10 orthopaedic surgeons that year.
The figures provide a measure of the hospital’s orthopaedic workload and its role in treating patients referred from across Uganda and neighbouring countries.
Specialist care for children
MFK Hospital Uganda provides paediatric and orthopaedic services, including specialist consultations and physiotherapy.
The hospital says it was established in 2023 and was founded by doctors with professional experience in Uganda and Germany. Its facilities include consultation rooms, an operating theatre, a recovery room, radiography and physiotherapy space.
Its services may be relevant to families seeking assessment and treatment for children with orthopaedic conditions. Patients should contact the hospital to establish whether the required procedure or treatment is available.
Physiotherapy and recovery
For patients dealing with persistent joint pain, back problems or recovering from fractures and surgery, rehabilitation may form an important part of treatment.
Ntinda Medical and Rehabilitation Centre advertises physiotherapy, orthopaedic care, sports injury rehabilitation and paediatric rehabilitation. Its services include treatment for musculoskeletal conditions and support for patients recovering from injuries.
Physiotherapy can help improve movement, strength and physical function, depending on the patient’s condition and treatment plan. However, patients with serious injuries or conditions requiring surgery may first need assessment by an appropriately qualified medical specialist.
When selecting a facility, patients should confirm the availability of the relevant specialist, the cost of consultation and treatment, and whether diagnostic tests, surgery and follow-up rehabilitation can be provided.
