Orthopaedic Surgery Bones, joints and muscles are the focus of the specialty. Treatment of injuries, disorders and diseases related to the function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by surgical and physical procedures. Congenital deformities trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the muscular and skeletal systems are diagnosed and treated. Treatment may involve arthroscopic examinations and surgery of the joints. Head and neck oncology sometimes is involved, as is facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Specialty includes knowledge of audiology and speech-language pathology.
The diagnosis of disease through the study of body tissues, secretions and fluids. Includes use of scientific instruments and analytical measurements and procedures. Tissues and blood are examined chemically and microscopically to arrive at a diagnosis. The prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of children from birth to adolescence. Services include well and sick care, immunizations and counseling.