The specialized field of surgical practice that addresses abnormalities or conditions impacting the musculoskeletal system.
The surgical field focused on addressing issues within the bones and joints, along with their connected muscles, tendons, and ligaments, is known as orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic procedures encompass activities like aligning fractured bones and applying casts, managing conditions such as herniated discs, dislocations, arthritis, and spinal problems, addressing bone tumors and skeletal congenital abnormalities, and performing repairs or replacements of joints like the hip, knee, or fingers.