The Orthopaedic Surgeon and FSHD

Orthopaedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves, the proper functioning of which allows you to move, work and be active. A physician who specializes in orthopedic surgery (also known as orthopaedics) is a surgeon concerned with injuries to, or conditions involving, the musculoskeletal system.  Orthopedic surgeons address most muscle and bone injuries that require surgery, and some are also skilled at dealing with congenital conditions that result in orthopedic deformities.

Orthopedic surgeons can help patients with FSHD resolve problems from broken bones from falls, and joint problems due to sprains and overuse.  Several type of surgeries can be performed by orthopedic surgeons to correct scoliosis, lordosis, scapular winging (scapular fixation surgery) and foot-drop (tendon transfer surgery).

Please refer also to Health Information tab on left navigation, sub-menu item on Scapular Fixation surgery, by clicking HERE

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Pediatric Orthopaedics