Orthopaedics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orthopaedics?
What does it mean to be an Orthopaedic Specialist?
What other specialties are available at FWO?

What is Orthopaedics?

Orthopaedics is the medical specialty that cares for diseases, conditions, and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. This system includes your body's extremities, joints, spine, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Orthopaedic physicians are trained in the complete workings of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedics includes treatment for all age and gender groups, and for congenital and hereditary disorders. The alternatives of medical methods, surgical procedures, and physical techniques are available to preserve or restore form and function to the musculoskeletal system.

What does it mean to be an Orthopaedic Specialist?

Orthopaedic specialists will diagnose conditions, as well as identify and treat injuries. They provide rehabilitation to improve function and improve healing of affected areas. These specialists establish prevention protocols to lessen the effects of aging and to prevent injury to the musculoskeletal system. Some Orthopaedic Surgeons specialize in certain segments of Orthopaedics. These specialty segments include hands, feet, hip and knee, spine, sports injury, and joint reconstruction. Fort Wayne Orthopaedics has specialists in all these areas providing complete musculoskeletal care for our patients.

What other specialties are available at FWO?

The FWO Musculoskeletal Institute also includes Physiatry and Podiatry physician specialists and provides physical therapy and rehabilitation, outpatient surgery, and osteoporosis evaluation and treatment. Our staff welcomes the opportunity to care for your musculoskeletal system.

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