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Orthopedics

What Is Orthopedics?

Orthopedics, also referred to as orthopedic surgery, is a medical discipline focused on the care of the musculoskeletal system and its interconnected components, including:

  • Bones
  • Muscles
  • Joints
  • Tendons
  • Ligaments
  • Nerves

Orthopedic specialists are typically divided into two categories: surgical and nonsurgical. Surgical specialists are known as orthopedic surgeons, while nonsurgical practitioners include physiatrists and specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Orthopedists often collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team, which may consist of:

  • Physician assistants
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Occupational and physical therapists
  • Athletic trainers

What do Orthopedists Treat?

Orthopedists address a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, which may stem from congenital factors, injuries, or age-related degeneration. Some common conditions treated by orthopedists include:

  • Arthritis-related joint pain
  • Bone fractures
  • Soft tissue injuries affecting muscles, tendons, and ligaments
  • Back and neck pain
  • Shoulder issues like bursitis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Sports injuries and overuse conditions like sprains, tendinitis, and ligament tears (such as ACL tears)
  • Congenital abnormalities like clubfoot and scoliosis
  • Bone cancer.

What Does an Orthopaedic Surgeon Do?

Orthopedic surgeons specialize in addressing issues related to the musculoskeletal system, which includes:

  • Diagnosing injuries or disorders
  • Providing treatment options such as medication, injections, casting, bracing, surgery, or other interventions
  • Recommending rehabilitation strategies such as exercises or physical therapy to restore movement, strength, and function
  • Offering preventive measures, including information and treatment plans aimed at averting injuries or slowing the progression of diseases.