These highly trained physicians diagnose, treat, and perform surgery on people with bone and joint disorders including nerve impingement conditions of the spine and hip injuries. Not only do they have a wide expertise in treating back and neck injuries, they are often called upon to perform spinal surgeries such as the removal of a disk. Orthopedic surgeons have one of the longest training periods. Typically, the orthopedic physician will attend four years of medical school then another four to six years of residency training. Following residency, the surgeon will seek to be board certified in their specialty.
Board certification demonstrates the highest level of training possible in the field.
These doctors are skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system including the brain. These doctors do not perform surgery. However, Neurologists are often used in helping determine whether a patient is a surgical candidate. They are known to employ a wide variety of diagnostic tests such as nerve conduction studies and are often called upon to make cognitive assessments. These doctors are surgical specialists that diagnosis, treat, and rehabilitate disorders of the brain, nervous system and spine.