An Orthopaedic Doctor is a medical practitioner who holds a specialization in diagnosing and treating human musculoskeletal system related disorders. The medical conditions such as Arthritis, sports injuries, muscle strains, back pain, leg pain, and foot pain are a few disorders to name.

Even though Podiatrists are more appropriate for this purpose, but, one can also approach an Orthopaedic Doctor. As they are well-versed in the musculoskeletal system, they can provide treatment for common Arthritis, ankle sprains, and sports injuries.

He will be a medical practitioner holding a degree of MD (Medical Doctors) or DO (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine). Throughout the surgical residency period of these courses, in-depth knowledge of different musculoskeletal conditions and treating techniques will be provided.

The role of an Orthopaedist in treating any Orthopaedic condition significantly differs from that of an Orthopaedic surgeon. The Orthopaedists only offer pre-operative consultation and post-operative follow up. On the other hand, Orthopaedic surgeons perform surgical operations as well.

The bone dislocations, bone fractures, knee injuries, muscle sprains or strains, and rector cuff injuries are considered as the most common orthopaedic conditions these days. One can approach any Orthopaedic Doctor or Orthopaedic surgeon to get relief from the pain immediately.