Orthopedic surgeons were the specialists who cared for the children who had crooked spines and other musculoskeletal deformities. Over the years, the field has expanded to encompass many subspecialties and the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders in patients of all ages.

For more information about orthopedics, try the following resources:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopedics Defined
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