Orthopaedic Surgery Providers
Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
45,306 providers in the US
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
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- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Related Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
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- Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma
- Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery