This system includes the skeleton which consists of 206 bones. Bones are living tissues that grow and repair themselves. The 4 major bones include the skull, spine, ribs, and limbs. The skeletal system includes all of your bones.

Major functions:

1) Gives your body shape - Your skeleton supports the weight. it is also the anchor for all of the connective tissue

2) Helps you move - Your joints, connective tissue and muscles work together to push and pull parts of your body every time you move

3) Protects your organs - Your skull protects your brain, your ribs protect your lugs and heart and the vertebrae in your spine keeps your spinal cord safe.

4) Creates new blood cells - Your bone marrow produces red and white blood cells that your body needs to stay heathy

5) Storing important minerals - Your bones holds your body's supply of minerals like vitamin D and calcium

• Orthopedic Surgeons also known as orthopedists specialize in pain relief and mobility problems from musculoskeletal issues. Which includes bones, muscles, joints, nerves, ligaments, and tendons. Some treat a wide range of conditions and others specialize in one.

Specialties Include

• Foot and Ankle surgery

• Hand and upper extremity surgery

• Joint replacement

• Orthopedic Oncology ( tumor and cancer care )

• Orthopedic trauma

• Pediatric orthopedic surgery

• Spine surgery

• Sports medicine

Medical Training

• They complete up to 14 years of training which includes 4 years of undergraduate studies and 4 years in medical school. Next, they complete an orthopedic residency that typically lasts 5 years. This focuses on hands-on learning in a medical setting. Orthopedists who want to sub-specialize complete a 1-2 year fellowship. After completing their medical training they must pass an exam to become board certified.

Salary

The average salary is $323,794 - $854,650

What is a spiral fracture?

A spiral fracture is a type of broken bone that happens when one of your bones is broken in a twisting motion. They create a fracture line that wraps around the bone like a corkscrew.

Toddler Fractures

Toddler Fractures are a type of spiral fracture that usually affects children younger than three. They are the same as a regular fracture but almost always happen to children's shin bones (Tibia)

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