Orthopaedic surgery is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions that affect your bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These are the structures that help you move, stay active, and live without pain.
Orthopaedic surgeons are trained to care for everything from simple sprains and broken bones to complex joint replacements and spinal conditions. Many treatments don’t require surgery, and your care often includes physiotherapy, medications, or injections to help reduce pain and improve movement.
Common Orthopaedic Conditions
Orthopaedic surgeons treat people of all ages with a wide range of problems, including:
- Arthritis – especially in the hip, knee, shoulder
- Fractures and broken bones
- Sports injuries like labral tears or shoulder dislocations
- Joint pain and swelling
- Tendon and ligament problems, such as rotator cuff tears and gluteal tendon tears
