Find and Book Orthopedic Surgeons Near Me in Joplin, MO
There are 29 Orthopedic Surgeons in Joplin, MO and 59% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Knee & Lower Limb Surgery, Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Hand & Wrist Surgery. Popular hospitals in the area include Mercy Hospital Joplin, Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas and Mercy Hospital Carthage.
An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopedist, is a physician that diagnoses and treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They use both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage disorders related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, including:
Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions related to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The following are examples of some of the more common conditions they can diagnose and treat: