Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Orthopedics is divided into several subspecialties which are:
Spine surgery: This subspecialty focuses on the treatment of conditions affecting the spinal column and its surrounding structures, such as herniated disks, scoliosis, and spinal tumors.
Sports medicine: This subspecialty focuses on the treatment of injuries related to physical activity and sports. This includes conditions such as ligament tears, muscle strains, and stress fractures.
Trauma: This subspecialty focuses on the treatment of injuries caused by accidents or other traumatic events, such as fractures, dislocations, and ligament tears.
Hand surgery: This subspecialty focuses on the treatment of conditions affecting the hand and upper extremities, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and tendonitis.
Foot and ankle surgery: This subspecialty focuses on the treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle, such as bunions, hammertoes, and heel spurs.
Joint replacement: This subspecialty focuses on the surgical replacement of a damaged joint with an artificial one, such as knee and hip replacement
Pediatric orthopedics: This subspecialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in children, such as congenital deformities and developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Geriatric orthopedics: This subspecialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in older adults, such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and age-related fractures.
These are some of the main subspecialties within orthopedics, but there are other areas of focus as well. Orthopedic doctors may specialize in one or more of these subspecialties, depending on their training and interests.