| Orthopedics is the medical and surgical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders that affect the bones, joints, muscles,nerves and their supporting structures. An orthopedic surgeon treats a variety of conditions from setting fractures to implanting artificial joints. After medical school, an orthopedic surgeon completes a five-year residency. Additional training may lead to concentration in a particular area of orthopedics, such as specific joint disorders,sports injuries or malignant diseases of the bones. The staff of the Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic includes orthopedic surgeons who specialize in: • Fractures and dislocations |
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