Orthopedic surgeons focus on the skeleton and muscles and may specialize in certain parts of the body. This degree program requires extensive training and ongoing learning in order to specialize in treating the musculoskeletal system; they may specialize in areas such as sports medicine or hand surgery.
Careers in the field of orthopedics include orthopedic surgery, orthopedic technology and orthopedic nursing, which include advanced practice nursing.
