The foot is an important yet often neglected part of the body. Our feet bear our body weight as we walk, run, or carry things, and they are common areas for injuries and chronic pain. When a foot injury or condition develops, your go-to physician should be an orthopedic foot doctor, also known as a
Read MoreOrthopedist
What Do Orthopedic Doctors Treat
An orthopedic doctor treats musculoskeletal conditions. Musculoskeletal refers to bones, ligaments and tendons; therefore an orthopedic doctor treats an injury or condition affecting ligaments, tendons or bones. It is feasible that an orthopedic doctor can treat nearly every area of the body, since there are few areas where ligaments, tendons and certainly bones aren’t located.
Read MorePediatric Orthopedist vs. Adult Orthopedist
For the most part, the diseases that affect the musculoskeletal structure of the human body are pretty similar whether the patient is adult or a child from neonate (newborn) to adolescent. The skeletal system is anatomically the same and suffers the same kinds of ills. Orthopedic physicians and surgeons treat conditions of the arms, shoulders,
Read More
