About Orthopedic Surgeries

Orthopedic Surgeries: Orthopaedic surgery or orthopaedics (sometimes spelled orthopedic surgery and orthopedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. Examples of orthopedic are:

• Hand surgery
•  Shoulder and elbow surgery
•  Total joint reconstruction (arthroplasty)
•  Pediatric orthopedics
•  Foot and ankle surgery
•  Spine surgery
•  Musculoskeletal oncology
•  Surgical sports medicine
•  Orthopedic trauma
•  Orthopedic oncology