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Orthopedic Surgeon

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical specialist who is trained to perform surgical procedures designed to correct problems with or injuries to the musculoskeletal system (specifically the bones, joints, and ligaments) of the human body.

In the US and Canada, physicians usually complete a four-year undergraduate degree before going on to a four-year medical school. After completing medical school, the new orthopedist will begin an orthopedic surgery residency that can last five years, and then undergo four years of additional training in orthopedic surgery. Typically speaking, an orthopedic surgeon is a high-performing student, as the field is so competitive that only the most outstanding candidates are selected for residency and training programs. In fact, according to the United States Department of Labor, orthopedic surgeons comprise only three to four percent of all practicing physicians in the US.

Orthopedic Focus

An orthopedic surgeon is concerned with restoring normal structure or function to parts of the body that suffer from physical deformity, deterioration, or injury. After their residencies, they often choose to practice in a subfield of orthopedic medicine (sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, etc.) or to specialize in particular areas of the body, such as joints, feet and ankles, or—as is the case with the top orthopedic surgeons at Laser Spine Institute (LSI)—the spine.

Endoscopic Treatment

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LSI is the proud home of some of the nation’s most distinguished and decorated orthopedic surgeons. Our surgical team is filled with experts who are well-versed in the advanced field of minimally invasive, outpatient endoscopic spine procedures. In addition to our revolutionary methods and technology, our highly renowned staff makes LSI the most enticing place for an orthopedic surgeon to work—and more importantly, the top destination for patients with back and neck problems. For more information about our outpatient spine procedures or about our top-tier surgical team, contact LSI today.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.