Orthopedic Surgery Subspecialties:
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery:
Is the prevention, and reconstructive treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and numerous injuries by physical, medical and surgical methods. As well it encompasses aspects of arthritis and related disorders of the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, foot and hip. Sports medicine often utilizes reconstructive orthopedic surgery.
Foot and Ankle Surgery:
This is a specialty of orthopedics and podiatry. It deals with the treating, diagnosing and preventing disorders of the foot and ankle. Foot and Ankle Surgeons are able to treat all disorders of the foot and ankle that are both surgical and non-surgical.
Hand Surgery:
Is the replacement or repair of bones and other components of the hand in order to improve the overall function. Hand surgery is a specialty and not available in some health facilities. Hand surgeons are not as common a general practitioners.
Orthopedic Surgery:
This specific branch of surgery is focused with specific conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. These surgeons use nonsurgical and surgical methods for treatment. These treatments are of sports injuries, musculoskeletal injury, degenerative diseases, tumors, infections and various congenital disorders.
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine:
This type of surgery is concerned with the bones of the spine. Literally Orthopedics is the practice of child straightening. The skeletal system is the main concern for Orthopedic Surgeons.
Orthopedic Trauma:
This is where damage or injury has been done to the skeletal system. In other words, bones have ultimately been damaged. An example is a fractured arm or leg.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery:
This surgery is focused on the skeletal system of children. Numerous debilitating diseases affect the skeletal system of children, such as leukemia, bursitis and osteoporosis. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is usually performed in a Children's Hospital.
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery:
This area of health specialty services applies medical and scientific knowledge to lessen, recognize, care for and rehabilitate injuries that are related to sport. This includes exercises and recreational activities. A Certified Athletic Trainer is an example of a health professional the specializes in the health care of physical activity. They use various methods of Sports Medicine to care and prevent athletic injury.