The Role Of Orthopaedic Physicians In Healthcare
The branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of ailments, injuries, or conditions of the muscul o skeletal system is referred to as orthopaedics. The musculoskeletal system comprises the skeletal bones, muscles, joints, cartilage, and connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. Orthopaedic physicians are the specialists who treat the conditions through surgical as well as non-surgical approaches. Furthermore, they develop rehabilitation programs and perform researches associated with the musculoskeletal system. Some of the most common conditions treated by orthopaedic physicians include joint pain, back pain, neck pain, fractures, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, meniscus tears, and so on. And the treatment methods include over the counter medications, therapies, injections, surgery, etc. The various roles of orthopaedic physicians in healthcare are as follows. Diagnosis The functioning of the musculoskeletal system can be ...