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You are here: Home / Services / Orthopedic Surgeries and Treatments in Evanston, WY / What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?

What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Orthopedics is a medical specialty, referring to physicians who treat bones, joints, nerves, tendons and ligaments.

If you play sports or are in your 40s or are older, you’ve probably heard of the word "orthopedics.”

Orthopedics is a medical specialty, referring to physicians who treat bones, joints, nerves, tendons and ligaments. Or, in other words, your musculoskeletal system.

Wear and tear on our bodies—either from sports and physical activities—or just from aging can be quite painful and prevent us from enjoying the activities we love. Arthritis or osteoporosis usually get worse over time without treatment. Even our jobs—whether that is typing at the computer or doing manual labor—can lead to overuse injuries.

Orthopedic doctors can diagnose, treat, and manage care to improve your quality of life.

Our team of providers at Uinta Medical Group specialize in the following body parts:

  • hand and wrist
  • knee
  • shoulder
  • elbow
  • hips
  • foot and ankle

Do Orthopedic Doctors Have to Perform Surgery?

It’s a common misconception that orthopedic doctors always recommend surgery to treat bone and joint problems. In most cases, surgery is a last resort.

Instead, your orthopedic doctor will most likely recommend non-surgical treatments like:

  • rest
  • physical therapy or rehab
  • medications/injections

Seeking care earlier, when the pain starts, rather than later will often give you more treatment options. Delaying care often causes the injury to worsen, requiring more complex treatments.

If you think you could benefit from seeing an orthopedic specialist, make an appointment online.

Call 307-789-9355 for an appointment.

To self-schedule an appointment online visit EvanstonAnytime.com.

ASSOCIATED CARE
  • Orthopedics
  • Hand and Wrist Pain
  • Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Sports Medicine
  • What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
  • Why Would I see an Orthopedic Doctor?
  • Joint Replacement
  • Anterior Hip Replacement
  • Knee Replacement
  • Shoulder Joint Replacement
ASSOCIATED PROVIDERS
  • Micah Pullins, DO
  • Gordon S. Olsen, DO
  • Corbin Rasmussen, PA-C
  • Richard L. England, MD (Sports Medicine)
ASSOCIATED LOCATIONS

Orthopedics
Uinta Medical Plaza
196 Arrowhead Drive
Suite 1
Evanston, WY 82930

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