2006-12-24 13:31:31 · 9 answers · asked by Robert P 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Registered Nurse here; Orthopedic doctors takes care of address problems, issues, etc. with all bones in the body, including skull, however if one needs brain surgery a neurologist of course is the one who performs the surgery. Orthopedic doctors have extensive knowledge concerning the entire skeleton system.
2006-12-24 13:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by Strawberry Pony 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Orthopedics: a medical specialty
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Orthopedics is the practice of medicine that cares for and treats problems with bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. An orthopedic doctor is an MD with special training in orthopedics. An orthopedic doctor may diagnosis and treat any orthopedic problem, with or without surgery.
To become a licensed medical doctor or MD requires:
four years of college with many classes in the sciences
four years of medical school
one year of internship, residency or fellowship and
passing the United States Medical Licensure exam
When a doctor has been licensed as a medical doctor, a residency can be done in a specialty. For orthopedics this is usually five years. After the residency is done, the American Board of Medical Specialties can certify the doctor in orthopedics. Written and oral exams must be passed along with a review of the doctor's work.
State licensing varies from state to state. A doctor board certified in orthopedics, may treat patients with orthopedic problems in any state in which they are licensed.
Sometimes orthopedic doctors do more training in a special area. This could be hand surgery, back surgery, sports medicine, or several other areas.
Other healthcare providers, such as physical therapists or occupational therapists, may work closely with orthopedic doctors. They assist in the care and treatment of people with orthopedic problems.
2006-12-24 13:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orthopedic surgeons take care of the whole skeletal system, plus the tendons and ligaments that hold that system together. They work on almost all bones and joints.
Podiatrists are non-MD providers who specialize in feet and ankles.
2006-12-24 13:37:16 · answer #3 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orthopedic surgeons take care of your bones - backs, knees, hips, whatever. Podiatrists take care of your feet.
2006-12-24 13:35:41 · answer #4 · answered by S N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orthopedic doctors deal with bones. All of your bones. Podiatrists are the doctors who deal with your feet.
2006-12-24 13:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may see a pediatric orthopedic. till you reside in an excellent city, it somewhat isn't any longer uncomplicated to discover. you ought to discover yet another pediatric and ask for a referring orthopedic. i does no longer bypass to a podiatrist by using fact i've got in no way heard of a pediatric one and that they won't have the skill to help. in case you reside close to an excellent city it somewhat is somewhat worth looking into Shriners. My daughter is going there and we are getting good help.
2016-10-18 23:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yess, i went to an orthopedic for my knees
2006-12-24 13:38:32 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
S N's answer is perfect. Saved me looking up the spelling.
2006-12-24 13:37:10 · answer #8 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-24 13:42:00 · answer #9 · answered by PikC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋