Orthopedics
Orthopedics, or orthopedic surgery, is a medical specialty dedicated to diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. This system, comprising bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves, enables movement, work, and physical activity.
Symptoms
- Numbness
- Muscle pain
- Weakness
- Joint pain
- Warmth
- Stiffness
- Restricted range of motion
- Swelling
Types of Diseases treated by Orthopedician
- Joint Replacement Procedures. These procedures replace an injured joint with a prosthetic and are among the most common orthopedic operations
- Revision Joint Surgery
- Debridement
- Spinal Fusion
- Bone Fusion
- Soft tissue repair
- Internal Fixation of Bones
- Osteotomy