Hand Surgery 207XS0106X
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.
Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Orthopedic Surgery | Hand Surgery
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
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.