| Orthopedic | |
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 A fracture of the lower cervical vertebrae, one of the conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons | |
| MeSH | D019637 |
| Occupation | |
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| Names | |
Occupation type | Specialty |
Activity sectors | Medicine, Surgery |
| Description | |
Education required |
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Fields of employment | Hospitals, Clinics |
Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (alternative spelling orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.[1] Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
- ^ "Orthopedic Surgeons: Seven Things You Need to Know". Penn Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Blog. Philadelphia, PA: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 2022-02-26.