How do they match: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

  • Foot and Ankle Surgeon
  • Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist

  • Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

  • Operate on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions.
  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
  • Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
  • Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
  • Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
  • Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
  • Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.

  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.
  • Manage healthcare operations.