Orthopedic doctors not only treat bone related problems but are also responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Orthopedics also perform surgeries like Limb Lengthening surgery for those who need to correct a leg length discrepancy. They usually either specialize in knee, hip, spine, etc. or be generalists.
There are many orthopaedic diseases which are very common among people nowadays. Listed below are some of the most common orthopaedic disorders which are treated by these surgeons:
For diagnosing these conditions the surgeons mainly suggest a bone densitometry test. which is quite reasonable in India and it's most major metro cities.
Some diseases might require surgeries to be performed by these surgeons, They are