Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedics is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. The physician who specializes in orthopaedic surgery is called an orthopaedic surgeon or sometimes, simply, an orthopaedist. Orhtopaedists are expert in the workings of the musculoskeletal system, including the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of problems involving muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves. The physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a physiatrist. Rheumatology Rheumatology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones.
Rheumatic diseases cause inflammation in the connective tissue and in other parts of the body.
There are more than 100 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and bursitis. The physician who treats rheumatic diseases is called a rheumatologist. Anesthesiology Anesthesiology is the medical specialty that involves the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for patients in the administration of medications to control pain and support life functions during surgery. This information is not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice in diagnosing or treating a health problem. Please consult with your health care provider about your health care concerns.