TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat problems of the musculoskeletal system, which includes our bones, joints, muscles, and nerves.
Possible Things To DO
Identify fractured bones, dislocated joints, compressed spinal cords, and other problems
Pick and choose a course of treatment
Treat patients with medications, exercise therapy, casts, or surgery
Talk about surgical procedures to patients
Common surgeries include knee or hip replacement, spinal fusion, and rotator cuff repair
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