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Orthopedists or Orthopedic doctors are medical practitioners who are specialized in diagnosing, preventing and treating medical conditions related to joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. They treat conditions like sports injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone tumors, back pain, spinal stenosis, tendon & ankle injuries etc.
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be an Orthopedist:
Yes, Orthopedists are different and are commonly mistaken for Orthopedic surgeons. An Orthopedist provides pre-surgical consultations and post-surgical consultations. Orthopedic surgeons, on the other hand, provide the same care as an Orthopedist but perform the surgery as well. Surgery is done for back pain, ruptured discs, bone tumors, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and other injuries.
Orthopedists examine, diagnose, and treat diseases related to bones, ligaments, joints, and muscles throughout the human body. Podiatrists are doctors who are specialized in treating medical conditions related to the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. However, Podiatrists can treat knee injuries and hip injuries as they may be caused due to foot or ankle deformities. Therefore, based on the cause of an illness, one can consult either an Orthopedist or Podiatrist.
Some of the conditions treated by an Orthopedist are:
The following are the most common procedures performed by an Orthopedist:
You can consult an Orthopedist either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.
It is recommended that an individual visit an Orthopedist once a year to check the medical condition of their bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. However, if a person is suffering from related diseases or conditions, they must consult an Orthopedist as advised and follow up regularly.