Orthopedic Surgeons

patient bodily disorder healthcare practitioner surgical technique diagnose disease medical history chronic disease

Hand Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, Surgeon

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What they do:
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
On the job, you would:
  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
  • Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
  • Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.

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Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Medical software

  • Epic Systems Hot Technology
  • MEDITECH software

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Computer imaging software

Operating system software

  • Microsoft Windows Hot Technology

Education

Education: (rated 5 of 5)

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