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Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with injuries to, or conditions involving, the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons address most muscle injuries that require surgery, and some are also skilled at dealing with congenital conditions that result in orthopedic deformities, such as spastic cerebral palsy, using both surgical and non-surgical means. ...more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --The musculoskeletal system includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, skin, and any structures related to them.¹
• --Orthopedists may practice general orthopedics or specialize in treating the spine, hand, sports related injuries, foot, hip, knee, shoulder, pediatrics, or trauma.²
• -- Common condition include broken bones, torn ligaments, dislocations, sprains, tendon injuries, pulled muscles, and ruptured discs & sciatica.¹

Top Resources on Orthopedics

• About.com: About Orthopedics
• Bone and Joint Clinic of Hawaii: What is Orthopedics?
• OrthopedicQuestions: Forum for Orthopedic Questions
• Orthopedic Institute: Orthopedics - What is it?
• Medscape: Orthopaedics

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Bone and Joint Clinic of Hawaii: What is Orthopedics?
2. ↑ Orthopedic Institute: Orthopedics - What is it?

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