Orthopedic

Orthopedic


Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care o f 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, An orthopedist may specialize in a particular branch of orthopedic medicine. These branches are called subspecialties.

Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the skeletal system and its interconnecting parts.

These parts include the:

  • Bones
  • Muscles
  • Joints
  • Tendons
  • Ligaments

  • An orthopedist often works as part of a larger orthopedic treatment team.
    This team may include:

  • Physician assistants
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Occupational and physical therapists
  • Athletic trainers