An orthopedic surgeon is a specialist that treats problems with muscles and limbs. Explore how to become an orthopedic surgeon or orthopedist and required educational qualifications in this page.
Orthopedic surgeons (aka Orthopedists) specialized in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Some Orthopedists are generalized orthopedic doctors, while others specialize in certain body parts (Hands, Spine, Hip/Knee, and more).