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ORTHOPEDICS Most of us, at least once in in our lives must have experienced some pain, sometimes sharp and shooting and at times mild, in our joints or muscles. We often call it a sprain, muscle strain or even a muscle pull. Seldom do we realise the underlying cause for the condition. In more technical parlance the above conditions can be due to a ligament tear, tendon rapture, muscular contraction, cartilage degeneration, dislocated bone or a pinched nerve. The field of medicine which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the above conditions is known as orthopedics. Online doctors appointment It is a term coined by French physician Nicholas Andre. Thus, any injury to our body’s musculoskeletal system requires specialised attention by an orthopedic physician. One of the most common reason why we visit an orthopedic is a fractured bone. The other reasons could include a sports injury- tennis elbow, runners knee- or even a chronic condition like arthritis, osteoporosis, spondyl...