ortopeedilisi

Ortopeedilisi is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and the spine. It covers both non-surgical and surgical approaches and aims to restore function, relieve pain, and improve mobility in people of all ages. Common conditions include fractures, congenital deformities, degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis, sports injuries, spine disorders, and pediatric orthopedic problems.

The term ortopedilisi derives from Greek roots meaning straight or correct (orthos) and child (pais/paidos); historically the field originated with efforts to treat deformities in children but has broadened to the entire musculoskeletal system.

Education and practice: Orthopedists complete medical degrees and residency training in orthopedics, often followed by subspecialty fellowships in areas such as trauma, spine, hip and knee, hand surgery, foot and ankle, or pediatric orthopedics. Modern practice combines imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT), arthroscopic techniques, joint replacement, spinal instrumentation, fracture management, and, increasingly, robotic-assisted procedures. Non-surgical care includes physical therapy, bracing, casting, and rehabilitation.

Subfields and patient groups: Pediatric orthopedics focuses on congenital and developmental disorders; spine orthopedics on spinal deformities and injuries; trauma on acute injuries; sports medicine on athletic injuries; and reconstructive surgery for joint replacement and deformity correction. The field also integrates prosthetics, orthotics, and regenerative medicine to restore function.