Orthopaedic Surgeon
An orthopedic surgeon is a surgical specialist who is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage most acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions using both surgical and non-surgical means. In the United States orthopaedic surgeons (also known as orthopedists) complete a medical degree or osteopathic degree and a five-year residency in orthopaedic surgery. The five-year residency consists of one year of general surgery training followed by four years of training in orthopaedic surgery. Many orthopaedic surgeons elect to do further subspecialty training in fellowship programs after completing their residency training. These fellowships typically last one to two years and usually have a research component involved with the clinical and operative training. Examples of some orthopaedic subspecialty training are hand surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, total joint reconstruction, foot and ankle surgery, spine surgery and orthopaedic trauma.Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthopedic_surgery