264634 Orthopaedic Surgeon

Registration or licensing is required.

• Consults with patients to diagnose orthopaedic conditions and determines the need for surgical intervention
• Performs surgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal diseases and injuries
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning for muscular and skeletal diseases
• Prescribes treatments and medications following diagnosis of orthopaedic diseases or injuries