Orthopedic surgery
Orthopedic surgery or Arthroplasty (alternatively spelled Arthroplasty) is the branch of surgery concerned with musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic surgeons treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumours, and congenital disorders using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
An orthopedist is a doctor who specializes in Arthroplasty. Orthopedists treat musculoskeletal issues such as sports injuries, joint pain, and back pain with surgical and nonsurgical approaches. This article provides an introduction to Arthroplasty. It describes the various conditions that orthopedists treat and what to expect during an Arthroplasty appointment. The article also discusses the requirements for becoming an orthopedist.