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What is Orthopaedics?
Orthopaedics is a medical specialty focusing on the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin. These elements make up the musculoskeletal system. The physicians who specialize in this area are called orthopaedic surgeons or orthopaedists.
Orthopaedists are involved in all aspects of health care pertaining to the musuloskeletal system. They use medical, physical and rehabilitative methods as well as surgery. Typically, as much as 50 percent of the orthopaedist's practice is devoted to non-surgical or medical management of injuries or disease and 50 percent to surgical management. Surgery may be needed to restore function lost as a result of injury or disease of bones, joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or skin.
The orthopaedist also works closely with other health care professionals and often serves as a consultant to other physicians. Orthopaedists play an important role in the organization and delivery of emergency care. They are members of the teams which manage complex, multi-system trauma.
Learn more about orthopaedic medicine and orthopaedic surgery.
Learn more about the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade.
POS Named Society of the Year 2007
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons named the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society its Society of the Year.
Watch our 50th Anniversary Video to see why!
Capitol Clips 6/26/09
Williams Testifies on Physician Self-Referral Prohibitions
On Wednesday, June 24th, POS president Gerry Williams provided testimony before the House Insurance Committee regarding legislative proposals to prohibit physician referrals to ancillary service facilities in which they have a financial interest. Dr. Williams’ testimony will state the POS’ vigorous opposition to the legislation. read more
POS Advances Mcare Retirement Plan
POS recently advanced a Mcare retirement plan to Governor Rendell and the legislative leadership. Pursuant to the POS board’s direction, the plan gradually increases the primary liability insurance coverage level to $1 million over ten years in order to limit dramatic spikes in premiums. In addition, the plan dedicates state resources to retire the Mcare Fund’s unfunded liability. read more
