Orthopedics, also known as orthopedic surgery, is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the skeletal system and its interconnecting parts.
These parts include the following: bones muscles joints tendons ligaments nerves

There are generally two types of orthopedists: surgical and nonsurgical.
The former are called orthopedic surgeons, while nonsurgical orthopedists include physiatrists and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists.

An orthopedist often works as part of a larger orthopedic treatment team.
This team may include: physician assistants nurse practitioners occupational and physical therapists athletic trainers

What do orthopedists treat?

Orthopedists treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
These conditions may be present from birth, or they may result from an injury or age-related wear and tear.