orthopedic surgeon
Skeletal repair specialist
An orthopedic surgeon is a physician who specializes in surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
They perform procedures ranging from hip replacements to spinal fusions to arthroscopic knee repairs.
The orthopedic surgeon recommended surgery to repair the torn ACL.
Treatment for broken bones
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- accidentUnintended harmful event
- dislocationForced out of position
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
cast · stabilization · fixation · compound fracture · crush injury · sports injury · fall · wound
Surgical procedure venue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
suture · implant · prosthesis · hardware · laminectomy · discectomy · spinal fusion · ligament repair
Prosthetic joint implantation
- hip replacementSurgical installation of artificial joint
- shoulderUpper arm joint
- elbowArm's middle joint
- ankleLeg-foot joint
wrist · arthritis · cartilage · meniscus · ligament · tendon · synovial · bursa
Split in hard material
- femurUpper leg bone
- tibiaMain lower leg bone
- humerusUpper arm's long bone
- radiusCenter-to-perimeter distance
ulna · patella · clavicle · vertebrae · pelvis · skull · phalanges · metatarsals
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- range of motionJoint's movement capacity
weight-bearing · bracing · assistive devices · occupational therapy · postoperative care · exercises · stretching · ambulation
Formally approved by examiners
- sports medicineHealthcare for athletic injuries
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
- subspecialtyNarrower focus within specialty
fracture repair
Treatment for broken bones
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- accidentUnintended harmful event
- dislocationForced out of position
splint · cast · stabilization · fixation · compound fracture · crush injury · sports injury · fall · wound · debridement
operating room
Surgical procedure venue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
scalpel · suture · implant · prosthesis · hardware · laminectomy · discectomy · spinal fusion · ligament repair · resection
knee replacement
Prosthetic joint implantation
- hip replacementSurgical installation of artificial joint
- shoulderUpper arm joint
- elbowArm's middle joint
ankle · wrist · arthritis · cartilage · meniscus · ligament · tendon · synovial · bursa · dislocation
fracture
Split in hard material
radius · ulna · patella · clavicle · vertebrae · pelvis · skull · phalanges · metatarsals · ribs
physical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
range of motion · weight-bearing · bracing · assistive devices · occupational therapy · postoperative care · exercises · stretching · ambulation · follow-up
board-certified
Formally approved by examiners
- sports medicineHealthcare for athletic injuries
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
- orthopedicsbone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement, fracture, knee replacement
- surgeryoperation, incision, scalpel, suture, sutures
- OR personnelscrub nurse, scrub tech, anesthesiologist, first assistant, neurosurgeon
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