Orthopaedics

The branch of surgery concerned with disorders of the bones and joints and their associated muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Procedures include setting broken bones and applying casts; treating dislocations, slipped discs, arthritis, and back problems; treating bone tumours and birth defects of the skeleton; and repairing or replacing hip, knee, or finger joints.

 

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