Why Should You Consider Pursuing a Career as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

01/12/2022 21:47

Orthopedics is a medical discipline associated with treating skeleton and connected structures or musculoskeletal systems deformities. It includes muscles, joints, tendons, bones, cartilages, ligaments and nerves. Students who care for people and desire to treat them then they must pursue a career as an orthopedic doctor.   Orthopedic is a branch of medicine that focuses on conditions linked with the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedic surgeon is a trained person who performs surgeries and treatments f bones, tendons, spine, nerve, muscles except for facial bones. They treat disorders, diseases, infections and injuries linked with the musculoskeletal system.

Roles and responsibilities of an orthopedic surgeon

The main aim of an orthopedic surgeon is to diagnose, treat and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. However, some surgeons work as a general orthopedic doctors and have some specializations. Many orthopedic surgeons specialize in the treatment of

  • Spine
  • Hip and knee
  • Foot and ankle
  • Shoulder
  • Elbow

Some may specialize in sports medicine as well as injuries and work in a team of doctors in a professional sports league or else in a college. The main responsibilities of orthopedic surgeons are:

  • They examine and study the issues of the patients thoroughly.
  • They perform tests like X-rays to confirm the causes of disorder or disease.
  • They recommend many noninvasive treatments as per the condition.
  • They also prescribe medications and drugs to patients.
  • In case if noninvasive treatments do not work, they perform surgeries to treat the condition.
  • They also partake in group talks and seminars to gain much knowledge.

Courses in orthopedics

Top colleges in India offer orthopedic courses, and aspirants who dream of working as orthopedic doctors must pursue degree courses in the same. Some popular courses are:

  1. UG courses – MS, MD, and MSc.
  2. PG courses – MSC, MD and MS
  3. Certificate – course to identify orthopedic areas and aseptic techniques
  4. Diploma and PG Diploma
  5. Doctorate – PhD in orthopedic, surgeon etc.

After getting an MBBS degree after completing a five and half year course that also includes one internship year and an additional year of internship in rural posting, the course duration is 7.5 years. Aspirants have to go for specialization, i.e. MS degree, which is a 3 year duration course to register with the Medical Council of India. After an MS degree, an orthopedic doctor can work in any reputed government hospital, private hospital etc. they can also start their own clinic like an expert Ortho clinic in East Mumbai.

Steps to become an orthopedic surgeon

It takes about 14 years to become a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and to become an expert in treating the vast and complex nature of the body’s framework. Orthopedic surgeons invest there many years and energy to get proper education and training as they have to perform a responsible job in real life. Steps to become a board-certified orthopedic surgeon:

  • Students have to earn a bachelor’s degree from a reputed college
  • Students must pass the Medical College Admission Test, i.e. MCAT
  • Students have to complete medical school as MD or DO
  • Students must complete residency and fellowship
  • Students should earn national or else state license
  • Students will then become board-certified orthopedic doctor.

Career prospects

After completing a degree course, a person can work as:

  1. Orthopedic surgeon
  2. Orthopedic nurse
  3. Physical therapist
  4. Researcher
  5. Consultant
  6. Sports medical physician

There are many opportunities for degree holders in healthcare as there are many vacancies for positions in top hospitals and clinics. An orthopedic doctor can also work in many sports authorities to treat sports injuries and health issues of athletes. They can also work in a rehabilitation centre and join defense services in the army or navy. One more option is there for orthopedic surgeons as they can choose teaching as a profession in universities too. Orthopedic is considered the highest paying job; however, salary depends upon the choice of a role in the organization.

Why to visit Expert Ortho clinic, East Mumbai?

Expert Ortho clinic is located in east Mumbai run by expert orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sanjay Singh. He is an expert orthopedic doctor who does a complete patient assessment and examines to diagnose to treat accordingly. He is an experienced doctor who has a personal interest in Arthroscopy and went to Italy to get training in the same. Patients who experience any kind of pain or problems in the knee, elbow and shoulder joints must book an appointment and visit to get treated.

 

 

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