Trauma and orthopaedics (orthopaedic surgery)

Orthopaedic specialists

Most consultants who work in trauma and orthopaedics provide emergency and non-emergency care for musculoskeletal injuries following an initial assessment in accident and emergency (A&E) . They may: diagnose injuries or disorders using X-rays , blood tests or other tests treat injuries or conditions with medication or surgery recommend exercises or physiotherapy to restore movement, strength and functionality Most orthopaedic consultants also have a specialist interest. This may be a particular orthopaedic condition, a specific area of the body, or a field such as paediatrics or sport surgery.
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