Frequently Asked Questions


What is Orthopedic Surgery?
Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic and recurrent injuries and other disorders of the locomotor system, its musclular and bone parts. Apart from the mechanical considerations, it is also concerned with the pathology, genetics, intrinsic, extrinsic and biomechanical factors involved.

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  • What is arthroscopic surgery?
  • How is arthroscopic surgery done?
  • What can be seen in the knee joint?
  • What is meniscal cartilage?
  • What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
  • What is the treatment for DeQuervains Tendonitis?
How to Become a Certified Orthopedic Allied Professional
The OAP Certification is for individuals who DO NOT do fracture casting as a part of their job description, but work in an orthopedic environment.


The Bone and Joint Decade
  • What is the Bone and Joint Decade?
  • How did it come about?
  • What diseases does the Bone and Joint Decade relate to?
  • How is the Bone and Joint Decade team structured
  • How can national governments show their support?
  • What is the burden, prevalence and incidence of bone and joint diseases?
  • What is the effect of bone and joint diseases on morbidity?
Frequently Asked Questions related to Orthopedics and Orthpedic Surgery.
  • What is sports medicine?
  • What is osteoarthritis?
  • What is arthroplasty?
  • What is hip replacement surgery?
  • What is knee replacement surgery?
  • What is shoulder replacement surgery?
  • What is arthroscopic surgery?
  • What are SynviscŪ injections?
  • What is the best way to care for my cast?
  • What are possible treatments of osteoarthritis?
  • How do I know if I need total knee replacement surgery?
  • What services and background does an orthopedic surgeon at your center offer?
  • How will a doctor diagnose children at your sports medicine center?
  • How long will I need to stay in the hospital following hip replacement surgery?
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