Orthopedics is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is the framework that includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.

A multidisciplinary approach

Recognizing that treatment and recovery is a complicated process, Scripps Health orthopedics teams employ the expertise of a number of different professionals: surgeons, diagnosticians, physical therapists and nurses. Collaborative work benefits patients through highly individualized care plans that accelerate recovery and maximize results.

Orthopedic specialists at Scripps offer services for conditions affecting the following:

• Hand and elbow
• Foot and ankle
• Hip and knee
• Shoulder
• Spine
• Neck and head

Minimally invasive procedures

When possible, surgeons pursue minimally invasive procedures, which facilitate recovery by:

• Minimizing damage to healthy tissues
• Controlling blood loss
• Limiting the risk of infection
• Decreasing pain and subsequent reliance on pain medications

Scripps orthopedists want you to get back to your life as quickly as possible.

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