Orthopedics is thestudy of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic doctors specialize in diagnosis and treatment of problems of themusculoskeletal system.
What is the musculoskeletal system?
The musculoskeletal system includes:
The musculoskeletal system includes:
- Bones
- Joints
- Ligaments
- Tendons
- Muscles
- Nerves
The Greek word 'ortho' means straight and 'pedics' comes from the Greek 'pais' meaning children. For many centuries, orthopedists have been involved in the treatment of crippled children.
Over the years, the field has expanded to encompass many subspecialties and the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders in patients of all ages.
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