Orthopedics

Orthopedics is an area of specialty within the medical field dealing with the diagnosis, care and treatment of the skeletal system. In fact, at 36 percent, it is the fourth most-represented surgical specialty. Orthopedics courses address topics such as anatomy and physiology of the muscoskeletal system, bone diseases and treating broken bones. Repairing broken bones is the bulk of an orthopedic specialist’s daily work and on average they perform 32 orthopedic procedures each month, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Those with a background in orthopedics go on to careers including an orthopedic surgeon, a sports medicine physician, orthopedic nurse or a physical therapist. If you are curious about a career in orthopedics, get into a class today and explore this exciting and lucrative medical specialty.