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Orthopaedic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with diagnosis, care,
treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries and diseases of
the body's musculoskeletal system, the complex system that includes:
• bones
• joints
• ligaments
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• tendons
• muscles
• nerves |
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Department of Orthopaedics
The Department of Orthopaedics provides comprehensive multidisciplinary
care for musculoskeletal conditions in patients of all ages. more> |
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physician who specializes in orthopaedic surgery, called an orthopaedic surgeon,
or an orthopaedist, diagnoses, treats, manages the rehabilitation process, and
provides prevention protocols for patients who suffer from injury or disease
in any of the parts of the musculoskeletal system.
Orthopaedic surgery at University of Maryland Medicine is made up of physicians
and other healthcare professionals who provide comprehensive orthopaedic services
to the people of this community. Their expertise includes treatment and care
for injuries, fractures, pain, design of rehabilitation programs for the physically
disabled, and participation in musculoskeletal research.
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