Orthopedics
What is orthopedics
Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the musculoskeletal system. This system is made up of muscles and bones, as well as joints, ligaments, and tendons.
A person who specializes in orthopedics is known as an orthopedist. Orthopedists use both surgical and nonsurgical approaches to treat a variety of musculoskeletal issues, such as sports injuries, joint pain, and back problems.
Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the skeletal system and its interconnecting parts. These parts include the:
- Bones
- Muscles
- Joints
- Tendons
- Ligaments
An orthopedist often works as part of a larger orthopedic treatment team. This team may include:
- Physician assistants
- Nurse practitioners
- Occupational and physical therapists
- Athletic trainers
What do orthopedists treat?
An orthopedist may specialize in a particular branch of orthopedic medicine. These branches are called subspecialties.
- Hand and upper extremity
- Foot and ankle
- Musculoskeletal oncology (tumor)
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Sports medicine
- Spine surgery
- Trauma surgery
- Joint replacement surgery
Operations an orthopedic surgeons perform?
- Total joint replacement
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Fracture repair surgery
- Bone grafting surgery
- Spinal fusion
