Hello doctors, what does an orthopedic surgeon do?

We deal with Bones,: Muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, joints. If some one has a broken bone, we treat them, arthritis of joints are treated with meds or joint replacement surgery; repairing nerves, tendons, ligaments (like the acl). Spine problems are corrected or treated as well.

Many things: It involves the treatment of afflictions of the musculoskeletal system: fractures, infections, tumors, nerve entrapment, sprains ; muscle disorders, back issues as.Herniated disk, arthritis; curvature (scoliosis), ; more. It is a very complicated specialty ; has many sub specialties that require more training (fellowships): spine, hand, , sports medicine, ; more than i can list here. Lots of study.