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	PCOM - Res-orthopedic surgery
		The four-year orthopedic residency program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is designed to give residents the basic fundamentals of orthopedic and fracture diagnosis and treatment necessary to practice orthopedic surgery.
		The first year involves instruction in the basic sciences related to orthopedic surgery, pre- and post-operative orthopedic care and the management of fractures and dislocations.
		In the third year, residents are eligible for out-rotations in hand surgery and pediatric orthopedics.
	www.pcom.edu /Graduate_Medical_Education/Residency_Programs/Res-Orthopedic_Surgery/Res-orthopedic_surgery.html (519 words)

	Orthopedic surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body.
		Orthopedic surgery corrects problems that arise in the skeleton and its attachments, the ligaments and tendons.
		Risks specifically associated with orthopedic surgery include inflammation at the site where foreign material (pins, prosthesis) is introduced into the body, infection as the result of surgery, and damage to nerves or to the spinal cord.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/orthopedic_surgery.jsp (1001 words)

	Orthopedic surgery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedics, see below) is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic, and overuse injuries and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
		Orthopedic surgeons are physicians who have completed additional training in orthopedic surgery after the completion of medical school, either M.D. or D.O. According to the latest Occupational Outlook Handbook (2006-2007) published by the U.S. Department of Labor, between 3-4% of all practicing physicians are orthopedic surgeons.
		He is considered by some to be the father of orthopedics or the first true orthopedist in consideraton of the establishment of his hospital and for his published methods.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orthopedic_surgery (1706 words)

	Orthopedic surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (BE: orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic, and recurrent injuries and other disorders of the locomotor system, its muscular and bone parts.
		Orthopedic surgeons are M.D.s or D.O.s in the USA and Canada and MBBSs in the United Kingdom, who have also taken five to seven years of advanced post-graduate training.
		Infection of bone after surgery and the development of blood clots DVT in limbs injured or operated on, are common enough to be the focus of much interest and research.
	www.mrsci.com /Orthopedics/Orthopedic_surgery.php (1812 words)

	Mediniche, Inc.: Orthopedic Surgery
		Orthopedics is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system.
		An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor with extensive training in the proper diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
		Orthopedic surgeons must also demonstrate mastery of orthopedic knowledge by passing both oral and written examinations given by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
	www.mediniche.com /prepostsurgery.html (1583 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery Independent Medical Examinations, Orthopedist Independent Medical Evaluations, or IMEs nationwide.
		Orthopedic Surgery, also spelled "Orthopaedic", is the medical specialty concerned with the evaluation, preservation, and restoration of the form and function of the spine and upper and lower extremities.
		An Orthopedic Surgeon may be involved in a wide range of musculoskeletal problems but most independent medical examinations are necessitated by trauma or injury to the back or spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, or elbows.
		Orthopedic Hand Surgery: An orthopedist trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
	www.jurissolutions.com /orthopedicsurgeryIME.shtml (295 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery Residency - Rochester, Minn.
		During the first year of your orthopedic surgery residency, you will have nine months in nonorthopedic rotations that will help you develop knowledge and skills in areas associated with orthopedics.
		Orthopedic research laboratories are established in biomechanics, biochemistry and cell biology, cartilage metabolism, microvascular surgery, and molecular biology.
		At the conclusion of your orthopedic surgery residency, you may wish to continue your graduate medical education at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.
	www.mayo.edu /msgme/orthosurg-rch-curriculum.html (1077 words)

	Orthopedic surgery for cerebral palsy
		Orthopedic surgery is used to treat tight muscles and spasticity related to cerebral palsy.
		If surgery is postponed until the child is older than age 2, doctors may be able to release many tight muscles during the same surgery, instead of releasing only one muscle at a time.
		Before a child has orthopedic surgery, it is important to determine whether he or she will be able to walk after the procedure.
	www.webmd.com /hw/raising_a_family/ue5110.asp (477 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery Home - Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois
		Orthopedic surgeons at Rush performed the world’s first minimally invasive hip surgery and pioneered many advances in hip and knee implants, including minimally invasive techniques that enable patients to return home within a day.
		Orthopedic surgeons at Rush have pioneered major advances in joint replacement surgery, including cementless implants, minimally invasive approaches to knee and hip replacement and the use of knee implants that behave more like a person's own knee.
		Orthopedic Trauma Program: The orthopedic trauma program at Rush focuses on the treatment of acute fractures, post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, including injuries to the pelvis and acetabulum.
	www.rush.edu /rumc/page-R11726.html (1177 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
		Orthopedics specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
		The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is a multispecialty group of 47 surgical, research, and clinical consultants.
		There are four specialty areas within the department: adult reconstruction, hand surgery, orthopedic oncology and pediatric orthopedics.
	www.mayoclinic.org /orthopedicsurgery-rst (207 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery at SUNY Upstate
		The decision whether to have hip replacement surgery should be a cooperative one between you, your family, your primary care doctor, and your orthopedic surgeon.
		Recommendations for surgery are based on the extent of your pain, disability, and general health status, not solely on age.
		Your orthopedic surgeon will review the results of your evaluation with you and discuss whether hip replacement surgery is the best method to relieve your pain and improve your mobility.
	www.upstate.edu /practice/ortho/totaljoint/tjhip.shtml (3738 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery
		For best outcomes, the child undergoing orthopedic surgery should be between five years old and adolescence and have had appropraite spasticity management.
		For a child with spasticity, several problems are common; a child's shin bone (tibia) or thigh bone (femur) may be twisted, one or more tendons may be too short (contracted), or the feet may be turned out because of a complex combination of bone and joint deformities within the feet.
		Following surgery, immobility is encouraged to prevent the development of excessive weakness and stiffness.
	cerebnet.netfirms.com /orthoped.htm (685 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery Information on Healthline
		The terms orthopedic surgeon and orthopedist are used interchangeably today to indicate a medical doctor with special training and certification in orthopedics.
		Some orthopedic surgeons specialize in trauma medicine and can be found in emergency rooms and trauma centers, treating injuries.
		A rapidly growing area of orthopedics is sports medicine, and many sports medicine doctors are board certified in orthopedic surgery.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/orthopedic-surgery (1048 words)

	One-Stop Orthopedic Care by Carol Daus
		Surgeons at The Orthopedic Group are not alone in their efforts to set up independent facilities offering ambulatory surgery.
		Although surgery centers have been springing up throughout New York during the past few years, The Orthopaedic Group’s new facility will be the first of its kind in the region.
		Alfred concurs that many orthopedic professionals have been attracted to this new type of venue, not only for the synergy that results from specialists working together, but also from the perspective that a specialized service can lead to better care.
	www.orthopedictechreview.com /issues/decjan00/pg26.htm (1702 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Orthopedic Surgery offers a wide range of experience and provides state-of-the-art treatment for children, including the diagnosis and treatment of problems related to bones, joints, and muscles.
		In addition, more than 1,500 orthopedic surgeries were performed, ranging from sports medicine issues to orthopedic oncology, spinal fusion and trauma.
		Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is comprised of board-certified orthopedic surgeons with services that focus on amputations, bone tumors, cerebral palsy, club foot, congenital hand and foot deformities, gait abnormalities, hip dysplasia, intoeing, Legg-Calve'-Perthes disease, scoliosis, spina bifida, orthopedic trauma, and general orthopedics, including fractures and dislocations.
	www.chw.org /display/PPF/DocID/30657/router.asp (448 words)

	Frankford Hospitals - Orthopedic Surgery
		The orthopedic staff at Frankford Hospital is committed to the highest quality of both surgical and non-surgical care.
		The orthopedic staff is responsible for the care of injuries to the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine.
		The orthopedic surgeons at Frankford Hospital are well versed in the latest technologies and biomaterials utilized in joint replacement surgery.
	www.frankfordhospitals.org /orthopedics (1103 words)

	McFarland Clinic PC - Orthopedic Surgery
		Orthopedic surgeons are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries involving bones, joints and muscles.
		Orthopedic surgeons offer both surgical and non-surgical care in a variety of subspecialties.
		In addition, Orthopedic surgeons provide care and rehabilitation in the areas of foot and ankle diseases and injuries, hand surgery, shoulder and elbow diseases and injuries, spine trauma and fractures, musculoskeletal oncology, and sports medicine, which is the evaluation and treatment of sports-related problems and injuries.
	www.mcfarlandclinic.com /Med_SS/spec/orthopedicsurgery.htm (208 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery
		The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a University affiliated five-year residency program in orthopedic surgery.
		Our goal is to provide a comprehensive onsite experience in all aspects of orthopedic surgery including basic science, clinical orthopedic surgery and a strong emphasis in basic science and clinical research.
		The Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery located at Schneider Children’s Hospital is under the direction of David Godfried, M.D. Schneider Children’s Hospital is the largest freestanding pediatric hospital on Long Island and in the metropolitan area.
	www.northshorelij.com /body.cfm?id=4258&oTopID=4157&PLinkID=22 (434 words)

	Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery - Orthogate - Improving orthopedic care, education and research with Internet ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		OrthoZilla is a comprehensive, easy to use orthopedics and orthopedic surgery products search engine.
		We facilitate access to orthopedic information using the Internet and strive to improve the quality of orthopedic information and musculoskeletal health on the Internet by providing a gateway.
		Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery - Greenville, SC
	www.orthogate.org (539 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.
		Orthopedic surgeons are trained physicians whose goal is to help you regain a lively step and reach.
		If an orthopedic problem is related to other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the Mayo Clinic tradition of teamwork makes it possible to call in other specialists to meet patients' health-care needs.
		The orthopedic surgeons work with other Mayo specialists to ensure that each patient's problem is thoroughly evaluated and that all treatment options are considered.
	www.mayoclinic.org /orthopedicsurgery-jax (250 words)

	Orthopedic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Chairman: Shepard H. Splain, DO The Department of Orthopedic Surgery provides diagnoses and treatment for acute and chronic injuries and pathological conditions of the muscular skeletal system.
		All members of the department are board-certified or board-eligible and are actively engaged in the private practice of general orthopedic surgery.
		The department consists of a full-time chairman and vice chairman, and 15 fully credentialed members of the orthopedic attending staff.
	www.brookdale.edu /html/orthopedic_surgery.html (207 words)

	Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Finding a Successful Model in a Challenging Time by Ruth Stroud
		From left are William J. Maloney, MD, chief of orthopedic surgery and head of adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery; and Richard H. Gelberman, MD, chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
		Pushing for excellence on three fronts presents the orthopedic staff at WUSM with an ongoing challenge, because the goals sometimes conflict, Gelberman notes; the better physicians are clinically, the more patients they see and operations they perform, leaving them less time for research and teaching.
		Creating this kind of model will be key to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery, Gelberman believes, because the surgeons know the right questions to ask in the laboratory, and their input is invaluable.
	www.orthopedictechreview.com /issues/dec00/pg20.htm (2587 words)

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