Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics is a medical specialty dealing with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
This includes cartilage, bone, articulations, muscle, tendons, ligaments and also nerves and blood vessels.
Lesion may be due to growing disorders, surcharge, malposition and accidents.
Treatment may vary depending on the underlying problem: operative (f.e. arthroscopy, prosthesis) or non-operative (f.e. plaster, physiotherapy).