Orthopedics is a medical study that concentrates on the deformities and disorders of the spine and joints and of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves of the body. Orthopedic doctors are trained as surgeons to diagnose, treat, and manage arthritis, back, leg, and foot pain, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoporosis, and other conditions where the skeletal system is involved.
They treat various conditions with medication, exercise, rehabilitation, and surgery. Orthopedic surgeons work in a variety of specialties to treat certain areas of the body (foot, ankle, knee, and hip) or different types of injuries (sports medicine or trauma).