Orthopedics is the medical field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the human body’s musculoskeletal system. An orthopedic doctor treats patients who suffer from diseases and disorders of the joints, bones, muscles and associated structures including the ligaments, tendons, nerves and bones. Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat a wide range of problems associated with the bone and skeletal. An orthopedic surgeon can perform minor surgeries like treating a broken toe to major surgeries like performing a knee or hip replacement surgery. An orthopedic surgeon can specialise in general orthopedics or may specialize in one or more areas of orthopedics, such as:

• Spine care  
• Hand and upper extremity (including the wrist, arm, elbow)
• Joint care and replacement
• Trauma or sports medicine 
• Toe, foot and ankle  
• Pediatric orthopedics
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation  
• Orthopedic oncology  

Many people delay or avoid their orthopedic condition and live with pain and other symptoms like limited range of motion, joint stiffness, swelling and problems that can be extremely annoying and can affect the individual’s daily life and mental health. When it becomes difficult to perform even the simplest everyday tasks, like waking up or down the stairs, bending over to pick up something from the floor, or even just getting out of bed, you should no longer delay visiting an orthopedic surgeon. Orthopedic doctors and specialists will accurately diagnose your condition and come up with a suitable treatment plan that will provide relief from the pain and other associated symptoms and improve your quality of life.