What is an Orthopaedic Surgeon?
Orthopaedic surgeons specialize in treatment of injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones and soft tissue including joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
The course of treatment generally includes:
- Diagnosis of your injury or disorder
- Treatment with medication, exercise, surgery or other treatment plans
- Rehabilitation by recommending exercises or occupational or physical therapy to restore movement, strength and function
- Prevention with information and treatment plans to prevent injury or slow the progression of diseases
While all Central Maine Orthopaedic surgeons are familiar with all aspects of the musculoskeletal system, all of our surgeons have specialized in certain areas, such as the foot and ankle, spine, hip or knee, joint replacement and sports medicine.
Education and Training
Your orthopaedic surgeon is a medical doctor with extensive training in the proper diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Your orthopaedic surgeons completed up to 15 years of post high-school formal education.
- Four years of study in a college or university
- Four years of study in medical school
- Five years of study in orthopaedic residency at a major medical center
- Optional 1-2 years of specialized education (fellowship)
All Central Maine Orthopaedics surgeons are required to demonstrate a mastery of orthopaedic knowledge by passing both oral and written examinations given by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Please review our clinical services and physician profiles to find the right surgeon to help you. Should you have any questions please feel free to email or call our office and a representative will be happy to help you decide best how to address your specific needs.