Orthopedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, over 28 million Americans develop some kind of musculoskeletal problem every year (SC CK), ranging from back, shoulder and knee pain to sprains, strains and overuse injuries. Treatment options can include medications, exercise, physical therapy, surgery and joint replacement. |
Find out more about your Bones and Joints
Helpful information about osteoporosis and healthy bones can be found on the National Institutes of Health website.Learn why exercise is important for healthy bones, and how it can treat and prevent osteoporosis on the National Institutes of Health website.
Oral health and bone health are especially important. Read about oral health and bone health on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website.
Find out how nutrition affects bone health on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
Read more about nutrition and bone health on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website.
Information about joint replacements and knee problems can be found on the National Institutes of Health website.
