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Orthopedics summary

Orthopedics aims at the treatment of health problems of the musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

Neck
Common problems: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, herniated disk, injury.

Shoulder
Common problems: Dislocation, separation, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, fracture (break), arthritis, sprains and strains, bursitis.

Spine
Common problems: Back pain from injuries, herniated disks, spinal stenosis.

Elbow
Common problems: Bursitis, tendinitis (including "tennis elbow"), overuse, traumatic or repetitive injuries.

Wrist
Common problems: Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis), bursitis, osteoporosis, fracture, tendinitis, sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome.

Knee
Common problems: Osteoarthritis, sprains and strains, rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries (ligaments and tendons), bursitis.

Hip
Common problems: Osteoporosis, fracture, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis.

Ankle
Common problems: Sprains, strains, bursitis, tendonitis (Achilles tendinitis).

Foot
Common problems: Arthritis, tendinitis, gout, toe fractures, bursitis (big toe).