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How did orthopedic surgeons originally treat children with skeletal deformities?
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∙ 13y ago
Originally, orthopedic surgeons treated skeletal deformities in children, using braces to straighten the child's bones.
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What does it mean to be a Orthopedic Surgeon?
A specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)
Why is it essential to maintain skeletal traction?
to immobolize ,to avoid deformities,accelerate bone healing
Is bone tumor bone cyst hypophosphatasia osteomalacia haematopoiesis or osteoporosis a skeletal disorder?
Hypophosphatasia is a metabolic disorder that can cause skeletal deformities.
What is the name of the specialty for muscular and skeletal?
You may thinking of an orthopedic surgeon or an orthopedist.
What is the detection of rickets?
if you feel pain, tenderness of bones, muscle cramps and dental & skeletal deformities...
Is rickets a life threatening?
Rickets is not a fatal disease but if it is not corrected while children are still growing, skeletal deformities and short stature may be permanent.
See An Orthopedic Doctor For Skeletal Problems?
Since an orthopedic doctor is someone who works on the skeletal system, you should always go to him or her if you are having problems in this direction. Do not just go to a doctor that does not know as much because he or she is closer to you. It is worth having to travel a little bit to make sure that you get a doctor who really knows all about the skeletal problems that you have.
What is a skeletal and muscular system doctor called?
Orthopedic surgeons operate on and manage problems with the musculoskeletal system. Related specialties that also deal with the musculoskeletal system include physiatrists, family practitioners, podiatrists, etc.
How can you tell your skeletal system is healthy?
You should make an appointment with an orthopedic specialist. If you have concerns then perhaps x-rays are needed.
Who should not get lithotripsy?
ESWL should not be considered for persons with severe skeletal deformities, people weighing more than 300 lb (136 kg)
What pathological conditions of the skeletal system can be diagnosed with x-ray prOCEdures?
many a few are arthritus, osteoarthitus, osteoporois, tumors,cancer,deformities,etc
What is an orthopedic surgeon?
An orthopedic surgeon is a surgeon who specializes in the skeletal system and the problems that can affect it that require either surgical and non-surgical treatment.surgeon that relieves any musculoskeletal trauma(muscle), sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital conditions. as well as:Hand surgeryShoulder and elbow surgeryTotal joint reconstruction (arthroplasty)Pediatric orthopedicsFoot and ankle surgerySpine surgeryMusculoskeletal oncologySurgical sports medicineOrthopedic traumaThey replace/fix any broken bones and or ligaments, therapy and a lot more.
