The musculoskeletal system is comprised of joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Orthopedic surgery includes any number of invasive medical procedures used to treat injuries, disorders, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. When other, non-invasive treatments such as pain management and physical therapy fail to provide relief from pain, injury or illness that affects the…
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What can an orthopedic doctor do for arthritis?
The most common kind of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage between the joints starts to break down; this causes pain, stiffness, swelling, limited range of motion, and clicking or cracking when the joint is engaged. Without treatment, these symptoms can worsen over time. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, you…