Question 1

what can an orthopedic surgeon do for me?

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Depends what you --: need. Orthopods treat Bone problms (fractures/breaks, cysts, lesions), joint problems (arthritis, etc), muscles, tendons, nerves, ligament injuries or lesions. Carpal Tunnel release is a common procedure we do, Joint replacements, fixing broken bones, ACL reconstruction, Rotator cuff tears etc, etc.
Discuss with your PCP (if you have some specific problem, that I might not have touched upon).

Question 2

what do people see an orthopedic surgeon for?

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Muscle, bone, joint: Orthopedic surgeons are the care givers for the musculoskeletal system. We care for people conservatively as well as with surgery. Problems such as broken bones, arthritis,  bone cancer, ligament tear, and muscle strains are some of the things we treat.

Question 3

please help me? what is an orthopedic surgeon?

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See below: An orthopedic surgeon is a specialty trained physician in the muscular skeletal system that addresses issues from nonoperative to operative care involving the tendons ligaments muscles bones and joints. Depending upon the nature of the problem treatment regimens such as anti-inflammatories medication with food , pain medicine , liniments, bracing or splinting occupational and physical therapy. Soft tissue, arthroscopic surgery joint and spine surgery or some of the procedures performed by an orthopedic surgeon. Good luck thank you.

Question 4

please explain what does an orthopedic surgeon do?

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Skeletal systems : Concentration on ailments of the muscle,  bone, and joint systems.

Question 5

what is a typical day like for an orthopedic surgeon?

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Slice of heaven: Orthopedic surgeons typically start their day early in the morning, see patients in the hospital, attend educational conferences or teach residents and fellows. They see patients in the office or clinic, and have a couple of days dedicated to doing surgery. Overall, it's very rewarding to see patients being restored to their pre-injury state.  Most of us love what we do.

Question 6

do you think it's worth becoming a orthopedic surgeon?

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Yes: Hi, I am an orthopaedic radiologist. I started off on the path to become an ortho surgeon & ultimately ended up choosing radiology instead.

Ortho is an excellent field.  If you become an ortho surgeon you will have the opportunity to be a critical part of the healthcare team. Treating fractures, sports injuries, trauma patients, back disease. It is very satisfying being able to help those in need.

Question 7

how long is the typical shift of an orthopedic surgeon?

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Otho Surgery work hr: I am not an orthopedic surgeon but i can tell you that there is no such thing as a "shift" for them. I know of no surgical specialty as dedicated to their patients as are the orthopods.  They typically spend a very long day in the or, see patients in their office and then may have a few minutes with their families only to be called back to the hospital to handle emergency orthopedics.  Thank god.

Question 8

what does an orthopedic surgeon do normally on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

Depends : This would depend on the type of practice. Most likely, have office hours, set times for surgery. Some may take "emergency call" at the local hospital. Some may be teaching positions, so it all depends on how they want to practice.

Question 9

are you happy with your career choice as an orthopedic surgeon?

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Contentment: I am extremely happy with my career choice as an orthopedic surgeon. Most of the time the work we do as a quick reward of patient satisfaction.  I have been in practice for 27 yrs and enjoy it more then ever even with all the politics surrounding healthcare. 

I cannot see myself doing anything else and plan on working as long as I am healthy.

Question 10

what are the typical weekly work hours for an orthopedic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

60 hours: Orthopedic surgeons typically work between 50 and 70 hours a week, though there are large variations like any other profession.

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