What is Orthopedic Surgery?
Orthopedic surgery is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating issues involving the musculoskeletal system, including the joints, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Orthopedic surgeons treat injuries and conditions that affect how your body moves and functions.
Types of Orthopedic Surgery
Here are the different types of orthopedic surgery:
- Joint replacements
- Spine surgeries
- Fracture repairs
- Soft tissue reconstructions
Today, orthopedic surgery often can involve a minimally invasive procedure, which is a specialized approach that results in less scarring, faster recovery, less pain and blood loss, and fewer complications. A hip replacement can be made with an incision of only a few inches instead of the traditional eight to 12 inches.
Not everyone is a candidate for minimally invasive surgery. Your surgeon will consider your overall health, size and orthopedic condition and talk to you about your options.
Orthopedic Surgery at Baptist Health
Orthopedic surgery is offered at several Baptist Health locations. The surgeries are offered by experienced orthopedic surgeons. Please see the Find a Provider and Find a Location sections further down on this page.
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Knee and Hip Joint Pain
Wondering what your knee and hip pain means? Or what you can do to alleviate that pain? Take this knee and hip assessment to find out how well your joints are functioning and how joint pain affects your quality of life.