Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgeons diagnose, treat, and prevent musculoskeletal system injuries, diseases, and conditions. And the musculoskeletal system includes bones, muscles, ligaments, joints, tendons, and connective tissue in the body. Because the musculoskeletal system is vast, many orthopedic surgeons have areas of specialty.

Becoming an orthopedic surgeon is exceedingly difficult, and many medical students who apply for an orthopedic surgery residency do not get placed in that type of residency program. ... Moreover, orthopedic surgery faculty say that only the strongest medical students typically apply for an orthopedic surgery residency.