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Topic: Orthopaedic surgery

	ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY: WHAT IS IT?
		Orthopaedics is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
		Although orthopaedists may perform surgery to restore function lost as a result of injury or disease of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, or skin, they are involved in all aspects of health care pertaining to the musculoskeletal system.
		The majority of approved orthopaedic residency programs now provide for four years of training in orthopaedic surgery and an additional year of training in a broadbased accredited residency program such as general surgery, internal medicine, or pediatrics; however, a small number of programs require two years of general surgery prior to three clinical orthopaedic years.
	www.arthroscopy.com /sp01000.htm (1079 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery Information and Interviews
		Orthopaedic Surgery is set apart from other surgical specialties in many ways because of its instrumentation focused kind of activity, and by its very nature seems to be a more academic pursuit than many of the other specialties.
		I was attracted to orthopaedic surgery because of the mechanical aspects of the specialty and because I had done orthopaedic surgery related research prior to going to medical school.
		Orthopaedic surgery will look very similar in 20 years in comparison to how it looks now except that even more of the surgery will done on outpatients, more of it will be done with minimally invasive techniques.
	www.amsa.org /surg/ortho_int.cfm (4804 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery
		Orthopaedic surgery researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified yet another reason not to smoke.
		Dobbs has expertise in surgery and care for all pediatric orthopaedic conditions, but his primary interests involve the treatment of clubbed foot and other foot deformities, as well as pelvic reconstructive surgery, pediatric spinal surgery and treatment of pediatric trauma.
		The Fred C. Reynolds Professor and head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Richard H. Gelberman, M.D., is a world-renowned expert in hand and wrist microsurgery and a former president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
	mednews.wustl.edu /group/page/normal/79.html (666 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery
		Orthopaedics is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases, injuries, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system - relating to the body's muscles and skeleton, and including the joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.
		The proper title of this medical specialty is orthopaedic surgery, although orthopaedics is a generally accepted term.
		Orthopaedic surgery is made up of physicians and other healthcare professionals who provide comprehensive orthopaedic services.
	www.montefiore.org /healthlibrary/adult/orthopaedics (128 words)

	GME - Orthopaedic Surgery - Curriculum
		During surgery the resident participates, to the extent permitted by their surgical skills, and considering the level of injury of the patient.
		The resident is expected to discuss each case prior to surgery with the attending surgeon and participate in the operating room as appropriate for his/her level of training.
		The remaining six months are spent on the general orthopaedic service during which time the resident polishes their research project and hones their cognitive and technical skills.
	www.maimonidesmed.org /GMEresidency/OrthopaedicSurgery_Curriculum.htm (1297 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery
		When you feel that you are a candidate for knee replacement surgery, and you feel that the potential benefits from surgery are larger than the potential risks as explained to you by your doctor, it is time to have surgery.
		If you do not feel that you are a candidate for knee replacement surgery, or you feel that the potential risks explained to you by your surgeon are too great, then surgery may not be right for you at this time.
		The risk of infection after knee replacement surgery is between one in 100 and one in 200 for otherwise healthy people.
	www.orthochicago.org /tka.htm (2068 words)

	Orthopedic surgery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This fracture of the lower cervical vertebrae, known as a 'teardrop fracture' is one of the conditions treated by orthopaedic surgeons.
		Orthopaedic surgeons address most musculoskeletal ailments including arthritis, trauma and congenital deformities using both surgical and non-surgical means.
		The five-year residency consists of one year of general surgery training followed by four years of training in orthopaedic surgery.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orthopedic_surgery (1753 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery Defined - Orthopaedic Surgery Health Guide
		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, tendons, muscles and nerves.
		According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the proper spelling is orthopaedic not orthopedic, although the alternative spelling, orthopedic, has become an accepted use.
		The proper title of the specialty is orthopaedic surgery, although orthopaedics is a generally accepted term.
	www.umm.edu /orthopaedics/define.htm (302 words)

	Welcome to CHS Medical Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In addition to trauma, the Lawrence Orthopaedics physicians are trained in all aspects of orthpaedic care including joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery and post-traumatic reconstructive surgery.
		Arthroscopic surgery is a procedure that allows the surgeons to visualize inside the knee, shoulder, and ankle with minimal incisions.
		All our orthopaedic surgeons are specially trained in arthroscopic surgery and have years of experience.
	www.capitalhealth.org /medical_services/orthopaedic_surgery.html (917 words)

	The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
		Surgery at Johns Hopkins requires that a number of steps be completed to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
		In general, patients having surgery done by members of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery will need to report two hours before the scheduled time on the date of surgery to the Pediatric Pre-Op area.
		In the case of scoliosis surgery, the introduction of the rod is a very important part of the procedure.
	www.hopkinsmedicine.org /orthopedicsurgery/scolsurgoverall.html (712 words)

	About Orthopaedic Surgery
		Orthopaedic surgery is the medical specialty concerned with the care of the musculoskeletal system, that is, the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the arm, legs, and spine, along with the spinal and peripheral nerves which carry signals to and from these issues.
		Orthopaedic (or orthopedic) surgeons,a re graduates of medical or osteopathic schools who have continued their education beyond four years of college, four years of medical school, and internship to take training as orthopaedic surgery residents for four or more years in a hospital which is approved for this training.
		The care provided by orthopaedic surgeons to their patients may be surgical or non-surgical in nature.
	www.orthopaedic.com /patiented.htm (269 words)

	Orthopaedic Fellowships - Division of Orthopaedic Surgery :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Orthopaedic Fellowships - Division of Orthopaedic Surgery ::
		The Duke Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship is one year in length, from August 1 through July 31, under the direction of Thomas Parker Vail, M.D. This fellowship is ACGME accredited, program number 2613613031 for 1 position.
		We have an active orthopaedic research laboratory with a variety of projects in the area of lower extremity biomechanics.
	ortho.surgery.duke.edu /modules/div_ortho_fwshp/index.php?id=2 (472 words)

	Careers in Medicine: Orthopaedic Surgery
		An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means.
		Residency in orthopaedic surgery consists of one year of general surgery training followed by four years of orthopaedic surgery training.
		According to a study published in the March, 1998 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, "there is a surplus of orthopaedic surgeons today and that current training levels will create an even larger surplus in 2010." The annual salary for orthopaedic surgeons ranges from $296,200 to $488,966.
	www.aamc.org /students/cim/pub_orthopaedicsurgery.htm (246 words)

	TUSM Orthopaedic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery consists of board certified clinicians in an array of musculoskeletal specialties including orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, rheumatology, physical therapy and occupational therapy.
		The orthopaedic faculty teaches students during all four years of their medical school education, including selectives, physical diagnosis, surgical core, and specialty electives.
		In addition to the various clinical aspects of orthopaedic disorders, research interests include outcomes studies, mechanical and bioengineering, and molecular pathology of musculoskeletal disease.
	medicine.tufts.edu /dept/ortho.cfm (179 words)

	feet and ankle, feet problems, neuromas
		Surgery for Morton’s neuroma consists of removal of the affected nerve prior to its branching to the toes. Risks of surgery include infection, toe stiffness, or a recurrent neuroma. Numbness will result since the nerve is removed. However, over time, numbness typically becomes negligible.
		Surgery is typically done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. ; The doctor makes an incision on the top of the foot to remove the nerve. He then sutures the incision with stitches.
		All doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Foot and Ankle Center are board-certified in orthopaedic surgery or in podiatric surgery. In addition, our surgeons have subspecialty training and years of experience in foot and ankle surgery.
	cms.clevelandclinic.org /ortho/body.cfm?id=57 (958 words)

	MUSC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
		Prosthetic management, reconstructive surgery, spinal surgery, fractures, polytrauma, foot and ankle, sports medicine, hand and adult reconstructive surgery are some of the areas in which residents train.
		The PGY1 matched year of orthopaedic surgery residency is a rotating internship and is completed at MUSC.
		The four-month hand surgery rotation includes outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures and clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of hand problems.
	www.musc.edu /orthosurg/residency.htm (675 words)

	The Cleveland Clinic > Quality Measures > Outcomes > Orthopaedic Surgery > Chairman’s Letter
		Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has a long history of excellence and innovation in medical and surgical care for those with musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
		The department currently has 59 full-time physicians and surgeons, including 40 orthopaedic surgeons, nine podiatrists and ten non-operative musculoskeletal physicians.
		Orthopaedic’s 2005 Outcomes focuses on total joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder, and rotator cuff repair.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /quality/outcomes/orthopaedicSurgery (243 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery
		A hammertoe is a condition in which the toe buckles, causing the middle joint of the affected toe to poke out.
		Many fractures do not require surgery, or even a cast, as they will heal on their own with some support.
		Sometimes, surgery is needed to correct misaligned bones or fractured segments.
	www.rush.edu /rumc/page-1098987331814.html (1195 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
		He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an associate member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, a member of the American Medical Association, and a member of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.
		A board certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ginsburg is a member of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
		Her areas of focus are pediatric orthopaedic trauma and management of orthopaedic aspects of cerebral palsy.
	www.umabscsecure.org /ttg-ortho/new/faculty.cfm (2181 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery News
		Orthopaedic Surgery News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		PARTY TIME: Dorset Orthopaedics hosted a Christmas party for its young prosthetic limb patients this weekend when Ellie-May Challis, her twin Sophie and mum Lisa joined in the celebrations.
		The use of the Orthopaedic Educational Computer Data Bank to determine cognitive "profiles" of the orthopaedic in-training examinations.
	www.topix.net /med/orthopaedic-surgery (780 words)

	UC Davis Health System: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides comprehensive medical and surgical care of the musculoskeletal system for both adults and children.
		As a leading West Coast center for orthopaedic care and a key player in the world-renown UC Davis Trauma Center — one of the largest and busiest trauma programs in the nation — the department provides a full spectrum of treatment specialties.
		The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers extensive educational opportunities for medical students, residents and postgraduate and community physicians.
	www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu /orthopaedics (393 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
		The Boston University Medical Center Orthopaedic Residency Training Program is designed to educate residents in the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and in the diagnosis and treatment of its diseases.
		The remaining four years of the orthopaedic residency experience include approximately 24 months at the Boston Medical Center where heavy emphasis is placed on musculoskeletal trauma, sports medicine, foot and ankle, spine, and reconstructive surgery.
		The goal of our training program is the development of physicians who will serve as well-rounded orthopaedic surgeons, possessing the technical skills to perform all orthopaedic surgical procedures at a superior level and, equally important, the analytical skills to understand and apply the advances in orthopaedic surgery that will shape the future of our specialty.
	www.bumc.bu.edu /Departments/PageMain.asp?Page=4090&DepartmentID=62 (960 words)

	Orthopaedic Surgery
		This combination of requirements has been met by the Orthopaedic Training Program in an innovative fashion by combining a minimum of three and a half years of orthopaedic training and one and a half years related to other surgical or non-surgical specialties relative to orthopaedic surgery.
		During the first two years of training there is an emphasis on off-service rotations in other surgical specialties and non-surgical specialties relevant to orthopaedic surgery; these two years are under the direction of the Program Director in Orthopaedic Surgery in consultation with the Director of Postgraduate Education for the Department of Surgery.
		The subsequent three years of clinical training, all focusing on orthopaedic surgery are under the direction of the Program Director of Orthopaedic Surgery and consist of specific rotations in trauma, paediatric surgery, joint replacement, spine, foot and ankle, hand and sport.
	www.surg.med.utoronto.ca /ortho (437 words)

	Redbook Orthopaedic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This is an intensive 4-week exposure to orthopaedic trauma during which the student will be assigned to the orthopaedic trauma team and participate in all activities of the team.
		The Orthopaedic Acting Internship elective is designed for a fourth year medical student to receive a comprehensive overview of musculoskeletal medicine and surgery.
		Students interested in orthopaedic research may participate as a member of an existing research team in the orthopaedic research laboratories or pursue independent research interest.
	www.medschool.pitt.edu /redbook/OrthopaedicSurgery.html (1495 words)

	Stanford Orthopaedics Center - Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Stanford University Medical Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Our physicians and medical staff are dedicated to providing not only excellent patient care, but also outstanding education for students, residents and fellows in the field of orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine.
		The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine program plans to continue expanding its clinical services and developing focused areas of patient care in each of the orthopaedic subspecialties.
		In addition, they are nationally and internationally known through their contributions to research and visiting professorships, as well as for their numerous awards and grants.
	www.stanfordhospital.com /clinicsmedServices/COE/orthopaedics/default (200 words)

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