Orthopedics is a field of study involved with prevention or correction of the body’s main structure, which includes the muscles, bones, and joints. Orthopedic surgeons have many years of training in the surgical, medical, or physical treatment and/or rehabilitation of the body’s complex musculoskeletal system. There are many specialties that an orthopedic physician may have extensive training in such as joint replacement, sports medicine, ankle, shoulder, or knee reconstruction, foot issues and scoliosis or other diseases of the spine.
NOTE: The following links have notable discussions and descriptive subject matter that covers most of the clinical issues we see in our offices. The links open to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.