Knowra Orthopedic surgery Orthopedic surgery Orthopedic surgery is the medical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders and injuries of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. It uses surgical and nonsurgical methods to restore function and relieve pain.
Joint replacement : Surgery that replaces a damaged joint with an artificial implant. It treats severe joint disease, especially in the hip and knee.
Musculoskeletal system : The body system of bones, muscles, joints, and connective tissues that supports movement and stability. Its structures are the central focus of orthopedic care.
Human anatomy : The study of the structure of the human body and its parts. Musculoskeletal anatomy determines how injuries affect movement and stability.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation : The medical specialty focused on restoring function and reducing disability through nonsurgical care. It often treats the same conditions without performing operations.
Arthroscopy : A minimally invasive procedure that examines and treats a joint using a small camera and instruments. It enables treatment of joint injuries through small incisions.
Orthopedic physical examination : A clinical assessment of movement, strength, stability, tenderness, and function in the musculoskeletal system. It helps localize injury and guide further tests or treatment.
Biomechanics : The study of forces and motion in living organisms and biological structures. It explains how loads affect joints, bones, and surgical repairs.
Rheumatology : The medical specialty concerned with inflammatory and autoimmune diseases of joints and connective tissues. It manages many joint disorders medically rather than surgically.
Fracture fixation : Surgical stabilization of a broken bone using devices such as plates, screws, or rods. It restores alignment and stability when a fracture needs operative treatment.
Medical imaging : Techniques that create images of internal body structures for diagnosis and treatment planning. X-rays, CT, and MRI reveal different features of orthopedic conditions.
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