Orthopedics deals with diseases and injuries of the bone, joints, back, neck, arms, legs, hands, and feet. In an arm or leg, orthopedics more specifically deals with disease and injuries of muscles, tendons (leaders), ligaments, nerves, joints, and bones.

As examples, orthopedics treats fractures, infections, osteoporosis, arthritis, artificial joints, arthroscopy of joints, reconstruction of knees and shoulders, deep lacerations, torn ligaments and sprains, arms, or legs. Depending on the severity of the condition, Orthopedics can treat you with medication, physical therapy, braces, injections, or surgery.

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