Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery 207XP3100X
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.
Taxonomy Code: 207XP3100X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Orthopedic Surgery | Pediatric Orthopedic 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.