Analyze patients medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operations necessity and to determine the best procedure.
Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
Examine patients to obtain information on the medical condition and surgical risk.
Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling, and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
Operate on patients musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients functions.
Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
Prepare case histories.
Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patients operative area.
Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
