Orthopedic surgery
| 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. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.