The area of medicine known as orthopedics, or orthopedic surgery, focuses on musculoskeletal problems and their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The body's ability to move, function, and be active is provided by this system, which is made up of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

Physicians that specialize in treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders are known as orthopedic surgeons, and they include:

1. Fractures and dislocations: Orthopedic surgeons are skilled in the treatment and restoration of fractures and dislocations of the joints.
2. Sports injuries: They handle wounds from playing sports or engaging in other physical activity, including stress fractures, tendinitis, and damaged ligaments.
3. Arthritis: Orthopedic surgeons treat arthritis, a condition that results in joint stiffness and inflammation.
4. Back pain: They treat back pain-causing diseases include scoliosis, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs.
5. Joint replacements: Orthopedic surgeons perform joint replacement surgeries, such as hip or knee replacements, to relieve pain and improve mobility in damaged joints.
6. Pediatric orthopedics: They treat musculoskeletal conditions in children, such as congenital deformities and growth plate injuries.

Orthopedic treatment may involve non-surgical methods, such as medication, physical therapy, and bracing, or surgical interventions, such as arthroscopy, fusion, or joint replacement. The goal of orthopedic care is to restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.