Their role is one of stabilizing the patient so that the right specialist can be brought in to manage the patient's treatment. Once stabilized, it is likely that you will be referred to a specialist for follow-up and treatment. The specialists described below are commonly used in accidents involving moderate to sever injuries to the back and neck. 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.