Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Your provider will look at all of this information and any test results to figure out your risk factors for heart problems. They’ll also want to know if you smoke, how much you exercise, what you eat and orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the musculoskeletal system. This system is made up of muscles and bones, as well as joints, ligaments, and tendons.
A person who specializes in orthopedics is known as an orthopedist. Orthopedists use both surgical and nonsurgical approaches to treat a variety of musculoskeletal issues, such as sports injuries, joint pain, and back problems. Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the skeletal system and its interconnecting parts. These parts include the:
bones
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muscles
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joints
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tendons
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ligaments
An orthopedist often works as part of a larger orthopedic treatment team. This team may include:
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physician assistants
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nurse practitioners
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occupational and physical therapists
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athletic trainers
What do orthopedists treat?
Orthopedists treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. These conditions may be present from birth, or they may occur as a result of injury or age-related wear and tear.
Below are some of the most common conditions that an orthopedist may treat:
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joint pain from arthritis
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bone fractures
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soft tissue (muscle, tendon, and ligament) injuries
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back pain
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neck pain
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shoulder pain and problems, such as bursitis
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carpal tunnel syndrome
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overuse and sports injuries, including tendinitis, meniscus tears, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
