National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi — Lagos

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About This Hospital

Category: Federal Specialist Hospital (Orthopaedics)
Accreditation: Accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for orthopaedic and related specialty training. One of only two National Orthopaedic Hospitals in Nigeria (the other being in Dala, Kano). Accredited for physiotherapy, prosthetics and orthotics, and rehabilitation sciences training programmes.
Affiliation: Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare — the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, was established in 1933 and has grown into Nigeria's premier federal orthopaedic specialist hospital. Located in Igbobi, Lagos, it provides advanced orthopaedic surgery, trauma management, physiotherapy, prosthetics, and rehabilitation services for patients across Nigeria and West Africa.
Patient Satisfaction: Good
Rating Source: Google

Departments16 depts

Accident and Emergency (Trauma)

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Spinal Surgery

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Hand and Microsurgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Prosthetics and Orthotics

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Radiology and Medical Imaging

Medical Laboratory

Pharmacy

Nursing

Medical Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Specialty Services

Advanced Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma Management (24 hours)

Spinal Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury Management

Joint Replacement Surgery (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)

Paediatric Orthopaedics and Congenital Deformity Correction

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery

Prosthetics and Orthotics Fabrication

Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy

Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Clubfoot Treatment (Ponseti Method)

Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Management

Specialized Equipment

Digital X-ray and Fluoroscopy (C-arm)CT ScannerOperating theatre suite (multiple orthopaedic theatres)Arthroscopy equipmentJoint replacement surgical instrumentsProsthetics and orthotics workshopHydrotherapy poolPhysiotherapy gymnasiumICU ventilators and monitoring systemsAutomated laboratory analysers

Leadership & Management

Head of Hospital

Prof. Innocent Uwakwe

Chief Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi. Prof. Innocent Uwakwe leads Nigeria's flagship federal orthopaedic hospital, overseeing advanced orthopaedic surgical care, trauma management, prosthetics fabrication, and physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for patients from across Nigeria and West Africa.

Managed By

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, is a federal government specialist institution under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Established in 1933, it is dedicated to orthopaedic surgery, trauma care, physiotherapy, prosthetics and orthotics, and rehabilitation, making it the foremost orthopaedic referral centre in South-West Nigeria.

Multilingual staff availableYes

Booking at This Hospital

Online Booking

Walk-in and phone enquiry

Walk-in Policy

Walk-in accepted at General Outpatient and Physiotherapy Departments

Emergency Wait

24:00:00

Non-Emergency Wait

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Specialist Clinics)

How to book

Walk-inPhoneReferral from general hospitals

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Hospital Policies

Privacy & Confidentiality

All patient information is treated with complete confidentiality in accordance with MDCN guidelines and applicable Nigerian health laws.

Discharge Policy

Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant orthopaedic surgeon. A discharge summary and rehabilitation plan are issued to every patient.

Hours & Holidays

Outpatient Clinics and Physiotherapy: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency Trauma, Pharmacy, and Laboratory operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

No Smoking Policy in Effect

Contact

Location

132 Ikorodu Road, Igbobi

Lagos, Lagos

South-West Nigeria

Postal: 101245

Near: 132 Ikorodu Road, Igbobi, Lagos — one of Nigeria's two National Orthopaedic Hospitals; established 1933; premier federal specialist centre for orthopaedic surgery, trauma, prosthetics, and rehabilitation in South-West Nigeria

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Emergency Services

24/7 Emergency CareYes

Ambulance ServicesNo

Visiting & Access

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (Clinics and Physiotherapy); Emergency Trauma 24 hours

Visitor Policy

Restricted — visitors must comply with ward protocols and infection control guidelines

Available on-site

WheelchairRamps

Facilities & Amenities

Wi-Fi: Limited

Trauma and Emergency Unit (24 hours)

Orthopaedic Operating Theatres

Intensive Care Unit

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre

Prosthetics and Orthotics Workshop

Hydrotherapy Pool

Radiology and Imaging Unit

Medical Laboratory

Blood Bank

General Outpatient Clinic

Specialist Outpatient Clinics

Pharmacy

Occupational Therapy Unit

Medical Social Services

Mortuary

Administrative Complex

Room Options

General orthopaedic wardsPrivate roomsIntensive Care UnitPaediatric orthopaedic wardPost-operative recovery unit

Support Services

24-hour Trauma and Emergency orthopaedic care

Advanced orthopaedic and spinal surgery

Joint replacement and arthroplasty

Prosthetics and orthotics fitting and fabrication

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Occupational therapy

Post-operative care and follow-up

Medical social services

Paediatric orthopaedic care

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Plans

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)Federal Government Employees Health PlanSelect private health insurance plans

Payment Methods

CashBank transferPOS / Credit and debit card

Financial Aid Self-Pay

Emergency Coverage

Full (Trauma and Emergency Orthopaedics — 24 hours)

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