Orthopaedic Surgery

is concerned with treating conditions involving the

musculoskeletal system

, which is made up of

bones

, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical methods to treat a wide range of problems, including trauma (injury), sports injuries, degenerative diseases (e.g. arthritis), infections, tumours and congenital disorders (those present at birth). Various procedures to treat the

knee

,

shoulder

and

hip

surgery are amongst the most commonly performed surgeries.