Orthopedics

Orthopedic specialists treat the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and the spine. Common reasons to visit include knee and hip arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, fractures and carpal tunnel syndrome. Many conditions are managed without surgery through physiotherapy, injections and bracing.

Bring any previous X-rays or MRI reports to your appointment, and note when the pain started and what makes it worse. If a joint is hot, swollen and you cannot bear weight, or a limb looks deformed after an injury, go to an emergency department.