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What is General Orthopedics?

Our musculoskeletal system is a complex system comprising of bone, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and skin. General orthopedics is the field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and a variety of orthopedic conditions. Physicians who work in this field of medicine are referred to as orthopedists or orthopedic doctors. These are medical experts who have undergone extensive training in the field of General Orthopedics and can offer their expertise in the treatment and management of various orthopedic disorders and provide effective orthopedic guidance and education regarding the prevention of orthopedic injuries and diseases.

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