Orthopaedic Surgery

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery focuses on patient care in each of these orthopaedic subspecialties like joint replacement, sports medicine, spine surgery, surgery of the hand and wrist, surgery of the shoulder and elbow, surgery of the foot and ankle, orthopaedic trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Orthopedic surgeons work closely with other health care providers and often serve as consultants to other physicians. Orthopedic surgeons often are involved in education (e.g., medical school professors) or research. They may practice in an orthopedic or multi-specialty group, or in a solo practice.