Our bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles together form our skeletal system. The human body functions properly because of the proper placement and functioning of our skeletal system. 

Orthopedics is that branch of medical study that deals with the functioning of our skeletal system that is composed of everything that has been mentioned above.

 If you’ve ever experienced a fracture, you’ll probably know what orthopedics is and what does an orthopedist does. If not, in this blog, you’ll know what is Orthopedics is and what’s the job of an orthopedist. 

Orthopedics, as explained earlier, deals with everything that relates to the human body’s muscular and skeletal structure which together have been named the musculoskeletal structure.

Musculoskeletal problems are sometimes present in the body since birth or are sometimes a result of age or injury in the body.

For example, A dislocation in the hip calls for hip replacement surgery. An orthopedist has to be approached in this regard. The deficiency of essential vitamins also amplifies the pains and problems of the musculoskeletal system. 

What does orthopedist mean?

Let’s now understand what does an orthopedist does and what all ailments can he treat.

An orthopedist is a doctor that deals with the problems relating to the muscular and skeletal system of the human body. Orthopedists mostly hold the degree of Masters in Orthopedics or Diploma of the same from a recognized board.

Orthopedists are trained to locate injuries, treat them, and in severe cases operate them. 

Some common Ortho ailments are:

• Arthritis
• Bone fracture
• Hip replacement surgery
• Muscle, tendon, or ligament injuries
• Back, Neck, and Shoulder pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Clubfoot and Scoliosis
• Sports injuries like tendinitis, meniscus tear, anterior cruciate ligament

Orthopedists use MRI Scans, CT Scans, Bone Scans, Ultrasounds, and various other techniques to find and locate the problem areas in the body. Out of all of them, X-Rays are widely known and performed since they help in presenting a clearer picture of the area under problem. 

Next time you have shoulder or back pain, you know who to go to!

Dr. Mohit Arora at Fortis Escorts

Dr.Mohit Arora

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.

have experience in more than 10,000 Joint Replacement Surgeries and wide variety general Orthopedic Surgeries.