Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic surgery is a procedure on your musculoskeletal system. It can diagnose, treat, repair and prevent conditions that affect your bones, muscles and joints. Common types of orthopaedic surgery are ACL surgery and knee replacement surgery.

Orthopaedic surgery is a medical specialty dedicated to treating, diagnosing or preventing conditions or injuries that affect your musculoskeletal system.Your musculoskeletal system helps you move, hold your body weight and maintain your posture. An injury or an underlying medical condition can affect these parts of your body and cause pain or limit your range of motion.

What are the types of orthopaedic surgery?

Orthopaedic surgeons may choose areas of the musculoskeletal system to focus on. They’ll repair, reconstruct or replace the following parts of your body:

• Hip
• Knee
• Hand and wrist
• Foot and ankle
• Spine
• Shoulder and elbow