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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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