orthopedists
Joint and bone doctors
Orthopedists are physicians who specialize in the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
They diagnose and treat injuries and conditions ranging from fractures and arthritis to spinal disorders and sports injuries.
Some orthopedists perform surgery; others focus on non-surgical treatments.
The orthopedist recommended physical therapy before considering surgery.
Breaks in rigid material
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
- sprainsTorn or stretched ligaments
dislocations · tendinitis · bursitis · herniated disc · carpal tunnel · torn ligament · bone spurs · osteoarthritis
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- bonesRigid internal support structure
- jointsSkeletal connection points
- spineColumn of vertebrae
cartilage · ligaments · tendons · vertebrae · femur · tibia · pelvis · humerus
Invasive medical procedure
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- joint replacementImplanting artificial articulation
- castingShaping through liquid form
- splintingStabilizing injured bones externally
reduction · fusion · fixation · pinning · plating · screws · implants · prosthetics
Healthcare for athletic injuries
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- spine surgeryMedical procedure on vertebrae
- hand surgeryProcedure repairing digits or palm
- joint replacementImplanting artificial articulation
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- range of motionJoint's movement capacity
mobility · ambulation · weight-bearing · exercises · postoperative care · healing · conditioning · occupational therapy
Identification of illness
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
examination · referral · clinic · operating room · outpatient · inpatient · follow-up · prognosis
fractures
Breaks in rigid material
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
sprains · dislocations · tendinitis · bursitis · herniated disc · carpal tunnel · torn ligament · bone spurs · osteoarthritis · rheumatoid
musculoskeletal
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- bonesRigid internal support structure
- jointsSkeletal connection points
spine · cartilage · ligaments · tendons · vertebrae · femur · tibia · pelvis · humerus · patella
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- joint replacementImplanting artificial articulation
- castingShaping through liquid form
splinting · reduction · fusion · fixation · pinning · plating · screws · implants · prosthetics · orthotics
sports medicine
Healthcare for athletic injuries
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- spine surgeryMedical procedure on vertebrae
- hand surgeryProcedure repairing digits or palm
physical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
range of motion · mobility · ambulation · weight-bearing · exercises · postoperative care · healing · conditioning · occupational therapy · pain management
diagnosis
Identification of illness
consultation · examination · referral · clinic · operating room · outpatient · inpatient · follow-up · prognosis · second opinion
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