Orthopedic surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, which affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical methods to manage conditions such as fractures, dislocations, arthritis, sports injuries, and degenerative diseases.

Orthopedic surgeons are highly trained medical professionals. They may specialize in specific areas of orthopedic such as joint replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine, hand surgery, trauma surgery, oncologic orthopaedics and orthopaedic rehabilitation.