Everything You Need to Know About an Orthopedic Surgeon

It is very important to consult a specialist when an injury occurs to ensure correct diagnosis and treatment. When we talk about orthopedic injuries, only a reliable & experienced orthopedist can treat them better. Our goal in creating this post is to discuss orthopedic surgeons including who they are and what they are trained for.

Orthopedic conditions involve injuries occurring to the musculoskeletal system including joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These conditions could arise due to trauma or age. For better treatment and recovery, it is important to consult an orthopedist.

Who is an Orthopedic Surgeon?

An orthopedic surgeon is a highly specialized physician that deals with musculoskeletal injuries like fractures, ligament tears, and bone deformities. To become one requires years of education & training under an experienced doctor. Plus, hands-on practice is also required in good private or government hospitals.

An orthopedic surgeon is also trained to precisely place Orthopedic Instruments & implants to fix the condition. Again, this requires years of practice and that should be done under the guidance of an experienced orthopedist. A surgeon in this field is trained to treat orthopedic conditions both surgically & non-surgically. The decision to whether surgery should be performed or not will be taken depending upon the seriousness of the injury.

Types of Conditions Orthopedic Surgeons Can Treat

Orthopedic surgeons are experts in treating orthopedic conditions in people of age groups including newborns, children, adults, & the elderly. They are trained to diagnose & treat different types of conditions including:

Bone Cancers

Fibromyalgia

Fractures

Foot & ankle issues

Low back pain

Hand and wrist problems

Neck-related issues

Osteoporosis

Osteoarthritis

Knee injuries

Soft tissue injuries

Paget’s bone disease

Shoulder injuries

Scoliosis

An orthopedic surgeon can effectively diagnose & treat the above-mentioned conditions surgically and non-surgically based on the situation.

Procedures that an Orthopedic Surgeon can Perform

An orthopedic surgeon knows how to use different diagnostic tools that are required for the diagnosis of the right cause of the problem. Some of the diagnostic tools include:

Arthroscopy

Blood Tests

Computed tomography scans

Bone scans

MRI scans

Gait analysis

X-rays

Reflex response.

Treatment Procedures

There are numerous treatment procedures depending upon the condition that occurred and an experienced & reliable orthopedic surgeon knows all the methods. Most probably, this is one of the reasons why it takes such a long time to become a good orthopedic surgeon. Let us see some of the treatment procedures that can be performed by an orthopedic surgeon:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction

Arthroplasty

Carpal Tunnel Release

MAKOplasty

Internal and external fixations

Rotator cuff repair

Arthroscopic shoulder decompression

Arthroscopic debridement

Knee meniscectomy

Unloader bracing

Spinal fusion

Viscosupplementation

Subspecialties of Orthopedic Surgeons

The field of orthopedics is vast and that is why it is divided into subspecialties. Let us see some of them:

Spine Surgery

Surgical sports medicine

Foot and ankle surgery

Hand and wrist surgery

Orthopedic trauma

Pediatric orthopedics

Total joint reconstruction

Shoulder and elbow

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