ORTHOPEDICS

Orthopedics is a branch of medicine concerning the disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedic doctor uses both non-surgical and surgical methods for the treatment of degenerative diseases, spine diseases, congenital disorders, tumors, infections, and sports injuries.

The term ‘’ orthopedics’’ was coined by Nicolas Andry and is derived from Greek words, ‘’orthos’’ meaning straight. The concept was initially developed with regard to children and gradually orthopedic practice became the study of correction of bony deformities and spinal deformities in all stages of human life.

An orthopedic surgeon plays a special role in treating deformities and mistakes in bones or joints, ligaments or nerves and tendons or cartilage. The sub-specialty of orthopedic surgery includes ankle and foot surgery, hand surgery, pediatric orthopedics, surgical sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, elbow and shoulder surgery, total joint reconstruction, total knee replacement, and spine surgery.