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Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery. Christian Dawkins High school Students Looking to the future. What is Orthopedic Surgery?. Surgery focused mainly on: Hip and Knee Spine Sports Medicine Shoulder and Elbow Foot and Ankle Hands and Wrist. What is Orthopedic Surgery cont. Conditions treated: Bones

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Orthopedic Surgery

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  1. Orthopedic Surgery Christian Dawkins High school Students Looking to the future

  2. What is Orthopedic Surgery? • Surgery focused mainly on: • Hip and Knee • Spine • Sports Medicine • Shoulder and Elbow • Foot and Ankle • Hands and Wrist

  3. What is Orthopedic Surgery cont. • Conditions treated: • Bones • Joints • Muscles • Ligaments • Tendons • Nerves • Diagnosis, Operation, and post operation of the musculoskeletal system • Education, Research, or practice

  4. Salary • Median: $415,347 • Median monthly take home: $18,750 • Atlantic City Median Salary: $473,686

  5. Orthopedic Specializations • Arthroscopy • Foot and Ankle • Hand • Joints • Sports Medicine • etc..

  6. Conditions Treated • Arthritis • Bone Tumors • Cerebral Palsy • Club Foot • Fractures/Sprains • Muscle, Ligament Damage • etc..

  7. College – Undergraduate Study • Major in anything • Biology • Biochemistry • Chemistry • Health and Exercise Science • Business

  8. Medical School Prerequisites • 2 semesters of Biology • 2 semesters of Physics • 2 semesters of English • 4 semesters of Chemistry Johns Hopkins Prerequisites

  9. Medical Schools • Harvard Medical School • University of Michigan Health system • University of Minnesota Medical School

  10. Residency • Final step in education • Working under doctors in aspiring specialization • Often federally funded

  11. Common Procedures • Joint Replacement • Knee Replacement • Hip Replacement • Rotator Cuff Repair • ACL reconstruction

  12. Retirement • Do not truly start career until early 30’s • Most expect to retire around 65 • 13% of Retired doctors “missed being a doctor”

  13. References • http://hospitals.jefferson.edu/departments-and-services/orthopedic-surgery/ • http://www.healthcommunities.com/orthopedic-surgery/what-is-an-orthopedic-surgeon.shtml • http://www.aaos.org/news/aaosnow/apr08/managing7.asp • http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/orthopedic-surgeon-Salary-Details-Atlantic-City-NJ.aspx • https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/requirements/ • http://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/articles/2013/07/11/aspiring-med-students-face-growing-residency-competition • https://www.harrisonmedical.org/home/common-orthopaedic-procedures

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