Orthopedics, or orthopedic services, aim at the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. There can be many medical problems that can affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Bone problems may include: 1. Bone deformities 2. Bone infections 3. Bone tumors 4. Fractures 5. Need for amputation 6. Nonunions: failure of fractures to heal 7. Malunions: fractures healing in a wrong position 8. Spinal deformities Joint Problems May Include: 1. Arthritis 2. Bursitis 3. Dislocation 4. Joint pain 5. Joint swelling or inflammation 6. Ligament tears SERVICES AND TREATMENTS Imaging procedures can help diagnose or even treat many orthopedic conditions. Your health care provider may order: 1. X-rays 2. Bone scans 3. Computed tomography (CT) scan 4. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan 5. Arthrogram (joint x-ray) 6. Discography Sometimes, treatment involves injections of medicine...