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  • David Black, MD 310 Points

    David Black, MD

    Midwest Orthopaedic Surgery
    3105 Mc Clelland Blvd
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Bruce Burleigh, MD 110 Points

    Bruce Burleigh, MD

    Freeman Hospital-Orthopaedics
    1102 W 32nd St
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Robert Reeves, MD 110 Points

    Robert Reeves, MD

    Sports Surgical Specialist
    1111 Mc Intosh Cir Ste B
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • David Ball, MD 100 Points

    David Ball, MD

    1111 Mc Intosh Cir
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Ned Chase, MD 100 Points

    Ned Chase, MD

    PO Box 2507
    Joplin, MO 64803
  • John Ogden, MD 100 Points

    John Ogden, MD

    Green Clinic
    1111 McIntosh Cir Ste B
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • James Cole, MD 100 Points

    James Cole, MD

    Midwest Orthopaedic Surgery
    3105 Mc Clelland Blvd, Midwest Orthopaedic Surg
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • John Esch Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Esch Jr, MD

    Midwest Orthopaedic Surgery
    3105 Mc Clelland Blvd
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Robert Lieurance, MD 100 Points

    Robert Lieurance, MD

    Midwest Orthopaedic Surgery
    3105 Mc Clelland Blvd
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Jon Banwart, MD 100 Points

    Jon Banwart, MD

    Sports Surgical Specialist
    1111 Mc Intosh Cir Ste D
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Robert Stringer, DO
    520 Points

    Robert Stringer, DO

    Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States
    Distance: 6.99 mi
    444 Four States Drive
    1
    Galena, KS 66739
  • J Christopher Banwart, MD
    400 Points

    J Christopher Banwart, MD

    Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States
    Distance: 6.99 mi
    444 Four States Drive
    1
    Galena, KS 66739
  • Paul Toma, DO 150 Points

    Paul Toma, DO

    Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States
    Distance: 6.99 mi
    444 Four States Drive
    1
    Galena, KS 66739
  • Brian Ellefsen, DO 50 Points

    Brian Ellefsen, DO

    Southwest Bone & Joint
    Distance: 12.87 mi
    1911 Buena Vista Ave
    Carthage, MO 64836
  • Horace Petersen, DO 110 Points

    Horace Petersen, DO

    Neosho Bone & Joint Clinic
    Distance: 16.9 mi
    4040 La Questa Dr
    Neosho, MO 64850
  • Horace R Peterson, DO

    Horace R Peterson, DO

    Distance: 16.9 mi
    4040 LA QUESTA DR
    NEOSHO, MO 64850
  • Robert K Lieurance, MD

    Robert K Lieurance, MD

    Distance: 24.78 mi
    310 2ND AVE SW STE 209
    MIAMI, OK 74354
  • Matthew H Roberts

    Distance: 24.78 mi
    310 2nd Ave Sw
    Ste 208
    Miami, OK 74354
  • John G Yost Jr, MD 10 Points

    John G Yost Jr, MD

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    100 N PINE ST
    PITTSBURG, KS 66762
  • Michael P Zafuta, MD 10 Points

    Michael P Zafuta, MD

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    100 N PINE ST
    PITTSBURG, KS 66762

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Galena (6.99 mi)
Carthage (12.87 mi)
Neosho (16.9 mi)
Miami (24.78 mi)
Pittsburg (24.91 mi)

Orthopedic Surgeon Info

Orthopedic Surgeon Summary:
An orthopedic surgeon works with patients before, during, and after surgical procedures that involve problems with the musculoskeletal system, such as hips and knees. An orthopedic surgeon is a surgical specialist. These surgeons diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and congenital defects that may affect not only the bones and joints, but nerves, muscles, and connective tissues as well. An orthopedic surgeon can help with arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery and can also help with intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET). While an orthopedic surgeon does perform surgical procedures, these doctors also use nonsurgical interventions when possible to treat patients.

Category Conditions Treated:


A few of the conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons include:


Category Specialties:


While doctors may choose general orthopedic surgery, there are at least a dozen different specialties, a few of which include specialization in specific areas of the body, physical and occupational therapy, trauma, sports medicine, pediatrics, rehabilitation, pain management, and more.

Category Procedures and Treatments:


Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical procedures to treat patients. Just a few of these include:

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone grafting
  • Bone healing
  • Chondroplasty
  • Fusion
  • Internal fixation
  • Joint replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Pain management
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Soft tissue repair

Category Profession Details:


Orthopedic surgeons must complete a minimum of a Bachelor Degree, followed by 4 years of medical school and 5 years of orthopedic residency. An additional year of education is required for specialties within the field. The orthopedic surgeon needs to pass licensing requirements for the state in which he or she will practice medicine. In order to be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery orthopedic surgeons must complete all education and training requirement, practice their field for 2 years, then pass the written and oral exams.

Category Associations:


The American Orthopaedic Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.


Orthopedic Surgeon FAQs:

What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
An Orthopedic Surgeon is a physician who performs surgery on the musculoskeletal system. An Orthopedic Surgeon does surgery on the hand, hip, elbow, shoulder, joint, foot, ankle and spine.

What types of surgery does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An Orthopedic Surgeon can do many surgeries. The surgeries performed by an Orthopedic Surgeon include: repair fractures, hip and knee replacement, carpal tunnel release, rotator cuff repair, etc. An Orthopedic Surgeon can also help with lumbar stabilization and lumbar instrumentation.

Where does an Orthopedic Surgeon work?
An Orthopedic Surgeon can work in a hospital or clinic.

How do I find an Orthopedic Surgeon in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in your state. Select Orthopedic Surgeon from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need an Orthopedic Surgeon in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Orthopedic Surgeons in your city and state.

Do orthopedic surgeons only treat bones?
While orthopedic surgeons do treat injuries and diseases that affect bones, they also treat other parts of the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.

Do orthopedic surgeons only use surgery as treatment?
While qualified to perform various surgical procedures, orthopedic surgeons also use nonsurgical and minimally invasive methods to treat patients as well. The least invasive method is typically the first choice in treating patients.

Why would orthopedic surgeons need to specialize in one part of the body if they only treat certain issues?
The musculoskeletal system is complex, requiring extensive focus to properly heal these areas. Also, with 206 bones in the human body, each bone has a specific function and different connective tissue issues. For example, there are 27 bones in the hand, and 26 bones in the foot. That is a lot for an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in one of these areas to focus on.

How many orthopedic surgeons are there in the United States?
Wikipedia states that there are 25,464 orthopedic surgeons in the United States as of 2008.


Orthopedic Surgeon Related Terms:
orthopedics, orthopaedics, orthopedic surgery, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, menisectomy, chondroplasty, carpal tunnel release, thoracic discectomy, anterior and posterior thoracic instrumentation, intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET), nucleoplasty, discography, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), anterior and posterior lumbar instrumentation, dynesys lumbar stabilization, orthopedic surgeon, scoliosis surgery