What does OKO mean in ORTHOPAEDIC

The main purpose of an orthopedic surgeon is to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and other related tissues. They can perform surgery to repair these areas if necessary.

An orthopedic specialist can help with rehabilitation after injury or surgery. They may also be able to provide guidance in preventing future injury by recommending exercises that strengthen muscles and joints as well as providing advice on proper body mechanics when engaging in activities such as sports or work related tasks. In addition they can provide specialized treatments for conditions such as arthritis.

Yes, there is a difference although both are qualified medical professionals who specialize in treating injuries or illnesses involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedists are surgeons who specialize in surgical interventions while Sports Medicine Physicians focus on non-surgical treatments like physical therapy or medications for common athletic injuries or performance issues.

Orthopaedic surgeons treat a wide range of conditions that involve the musculoskeletal system including traumatic injuries such as fractures or dislocations; degenerative causes such as arthritis; congenital deformities; diseases such as osteoporosis; spinal disc herniation; carpal tunnel syndrome; sports-related injuries; inflammatory joint conditions; and musculoskeletal tumors.

Seeing an Orthopaedic Surgeon does not guarantee results but it does facilitate diagnosis and treatment of your condition so you have the best chance at a successful outcome. The specific outcome depends on many factors including how advanced the condition is, what treatment options are available and how compliant you are with prescribed treatments such as physical therapy or medications.

Before seeing your Orthopedic Surgeon it is important to have a thorough understanding of your condition and its symptoms so that you can clearly explain them to the doctor during your appointment.. It's also helpful to make sure you know what questions you plan on asking so that you get any information necessary regarding diagnosis tests or treatment options available to you.

Yes! Depending on the nature of your issue there may be alternative treatment options available other than surgery which include physical therapy sessions, medications (e.g., NSAIDs), lifestyle adjustments (e.g., weight loss if indicated), assistive devices (e.g., crutches), braces/splints/orthotics etc...Your doctor will advise you on which option(s) would work best for your particular situation based on their assessment of your condition after discussion with you about all relevant factors involved in your case.

Yes! It’s always wise to seek out multiple opinions from different experts prior to making any major decisions about something like having surgery done as this helps ensure that correct course of action has been chosen given all relevant factors involved in each patient’s individual case.