Specialist Orthopedic

Consulting with
patients and analyzing patient data to determine patient needs and treatment goals.
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Examining patients
to diagnose bone, joint, ligament, or other musculoskeletal problems, including
diseases, or injuries.
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Collaborating with
other specialists, when necessary, to determine a course of treatment.
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Recording patient
care by maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including
comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
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Administering
general and local anesthetics, when necessary.
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Performing surgical
procedures on various parts of the musculoskeletal system, including plating broken bones, reattaching tendons and ligaments or performing joint or hip replacements, among other procedures.
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Prescribing
medication to improve recovery and control pain after surgical procedures.
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Referring patients
to physical therapy, when necessary, or performing non-invasive procedures such
as casting and splinting limbs.
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Monitoring ongoing
progress and health of patients, and changing treatment plans, as necessary.
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Providing support
and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
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Conducting research
on defects, diseases, and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system.