Orthopaedics is the broad-based medical and surgical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.
Treatment may be operative or non- operative. The frequency and impact of these diseases and injuries combined with recent advances in their diagnosis and treatment make orthopaedics a critical part of health care. The areas of orthopaedics include:
Pediatric Orthopaedics. Care of injuries, deformities and diseases of the bones, joints, muscles and tendons in children
Sports Medicine. Care of injuries related to athletic activities.
Joint Replacement and Surgery in Arthritis. Care of patients with advanced arthritis including medical treatment, joint replacement and other procedures.
Foot and Ankle. Care of patients with injury and diseases of the foot and ankle.
Hand Surgery. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the hand and wrist.
Shoulder and Elbow. Care of diseases and injuries of the shoulder and elbow.
Spine. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment of deformities, injuries and disorders of the back and neck.
Trauma and Fractures. Treatment of injuries to the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and vessels in the arms, legs, back and neck.
Musculoskeletal Oncology. Treatment of benign and malignant tumors of bones, joints and muscles.
Rehabilitation. Short and long-term programs to improve strength and mobility and to optimize recovery.
Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery. Diagnosis and treatment of joint diseases and injuries using arthroscopic methods.
The orthopaedist works with many other surgical and medical specialists.
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