Orthopedic Doctors: Conditions Treated & Treatment Approaches

Orthopedic surgeons (orthopedists) diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions—bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles—using surgical and non-surgical methods.

Common Conditions

• Fractures
• Joint pain (arthritis, hip/knee/shoulder/ankle)
• Sports injuries (strains, sprains, cartilage tears)
• Back pain (herniated discs, stenosis, sciatica)
• Hand/wrist issues (carpal tunnel, tendonitis)
• Foot/ankle problems (deformities, plantar fasciitis, sprains)
• Pediatric orthopedics (growth disorders, clubfoot, scoliosis)
• Orthopedic trauma (severe fractures from accidents)
• Limb reconstruction/replacement
• Bone/soft-tissue tumor resection

Diagnostics & Collaboration

Tools: X-ray, MRI, CT. Team: physical/occupational therapists, pain specialists.