An orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon is medical doctor whose area of practice involves the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions: injuries or illnesses affecting muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and bones. Like doctors in all areas of medical specialty, orthopedists must observe the standard of care in their area of specialty, acting as reasonable, competent doctor would in given circumstance. One of the most common is failure to identify that bone is broken and to treat it, or failure to properly set broken bones. Orthopedic malpractice can also involve errors during the repair of ligaments, including the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
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