Orthopedic & Rheumatology

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedics, also known as orthopedic surgery, is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the skeletal system and its interconnecting parts. These parts include the following:


  • Bones
  • Muscles
  • Joints
  • Tendons
  • Ligaments
  • Nerves

There are generally two types of orthopedists: surgical and nonsurgical. The former are called orthopedic surgeons, while nonsurgical orthopedists include physiatrists and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists.


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
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