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    What You Need to Know About Orthopedic Surgery

    Nadia JohnsonBy Nadia JohnsonSeptember 13, 2013No Comments2 Mins Read

    Orthopedic surgery has been a miracle to many people. These people were in excruciating pain, and with a surgery performed by an orthopedic surgeon, they are now enjoying their life the way they were meant to.

    Before you seek services from an orthopedist, it’s important to understand what orthopedic surgery is and what it is not, so you can tell whether it’s right for you.

    Orthopedic Surgery – Musculoskeletal System

    Orthopedic surgery is to help people correct problems affecting the musculoskeletal system. These problems include:

    • Trauma
    • Injuries due to sports
    • Degenerative disease
    • Infection
    • Tumors
    • Congenital disorder

    These conditions can cause patient a lot of distress. It can cause pain and immobilization. To relieve the pain and bring back a wide range of motion, orthopedic surgeons perform the following surgeries:

    • Knee or shoulder arthroscopy
    • Knee meniscectomy
    •  Shoulder decompression
    • Carpal tunnel release
    • Knee replacement
    • Femoral neck fracture repair
    • Hip replacement
    • Rotator cuff tendon repair
    • Ankle fracture repair

    …and many others.

    If you’re interested in seeking the services of an orthopedic surgeon such as those of Glousman, Ronald, look for the following qualifications.

    What to Look for in an Orthopedic Surgeon

    Orthopedic surgeons must complete four years of college, and then four years of medical school. After medical school, they have to do a residency at a facility that performs orthopedic surgeries. This residency should last for five years and include one year of general surgery training.

    Some orthopedic surgeons decide to further their training by doing a fellowship. This is usually done to do research and learn about the orthopedic field more in depth.

    During training, many surgeons decide to specialize in a particular area of the musculoskeletal system such as the hand, shoulder, elbow, foot, spine, etc. Many will specialize in more than one area to help as many patients as possible.

    Now that you know more about orthopedic surgery, consider setting up a consultation today. It may just be the procedure to take back control of your body and life.

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