Does Orthopedics Include Spine?

A neurosurgeon is trained to treat conditions of the brain and spine, while an orthopaedic spine surgeon specializes in treating the spine.

Is spine part of orthopedics?

Orthopedics is a category of medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Spine specialists, of course, focus only on the diseases and issues associated with the spine. These physicians are trained to detect and treat conditions impacting or stemming from the spine through surgery or other means.

Does orthopedics include back?

An orthopedic physician is an expert on the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissue). Because back pain is most often caused by injury or damage to one of these components in the back, orthopedic physicians are often referred to for diagnosis and treatment.