Medical Career Advising Resources Project - Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Description
An orthopedic surgeon is trained to use surgical, medical, or physical means to restore the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures. An orthopedic 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 degeneratieve diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of the central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Association Contact Information
- American Orthopedic Association
9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 205
Rosemont, IL 60018-4975
(847) 318-7330
Website
Source: American Medical Association. Graduate Medical Education Directory 2011-2012