Orthopedic Surgeon Career

An orthopedic surgeon is a physician who takes care of the treatment and diagnosis of injuries, disorders and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. The system includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons are familiar with all types of musculoskeletal system. Some of the orthopedic surgeons specialize in certain areas such as ankle, foot, elbow and shoulder, hip or knee .Orthopedic surgeons will also take care of other specific fields such as trauma, pediatrics, reconstructive surgery and sports medicine.

An orthopedic surgeon will use different methods such as physical and rehabilitative methods including surgery to rehabilitate patients having an injury or deformity. They treat conditions of like sprains, dislocations, puller muscles, scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis and bone tumors. Orthopedics have also benefitted from   technological advances such as joint replacement and other innovations that can be made to correct an injury inside a joint.

An orthopedist can also be a part of the team and can closely work with other health are professions in the medical field. Orthopedists are members of the teams that manage complex, multi-system trauma, and often play an important role in the organization and delivery of emergency care.