Do Orthopedic Doctors Always Have to Perform Surgery? | JRI

Most people think that orthopedic doctors always perform surgeries to repair musculoskeletal problems and injuries, but that’s not the case. An orthopedic doctor first explores all nonsurgical treatment options to address musculoskeletal issues. They consider and perform surgery only when a musculoskeletal injury or degenerative condition does not respond to nonsurgical therapies, or when the patient suffers from a problem that warrants surgical intervention right away.In this blog, we talk about treatment options other than surgery that an orthopedic doctor offers to treat problems related to muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints.Nonsurgical Treatments Orthopedic DoctorsOfferAn orthopedic doctor will always start by evaluating the symptoms of the musculoskeletal condition or injury. They will perform a physical exam and order some tests to make or confirm their diagnosis. Then, they will develop a treatment plan, which may consist of surgical or nonsurgical modalities, depend...