Orthopedist (Orthopeed)
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An orthopedist is a medical specialist who specializes in orthopedics. Orthopedics involves treating abnormalities and diseases of the support and musculoskeletal system. As an orthopedist, you are also a surgeon and therefore an orthopedist can also be called an orthopedic surgeon. The areas of attention of an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon are birth defects, bone fractures, flat feet, joint abnormalities and positional abnormalities. In short, we can call an orthopedist a medical specialist in the field of bones, muscles and tendons that can be found throughout the body. An orthopedist will generally receive patients at the outpatient clinic first and discuss and examine the possible problems before he or she can make a diagnosis. If the orthopedist is of the opinion that a procedure is needed, he or she will generally perform the procedure on the patient himself. An orthopedist is therefore also a surgeon in the field of orthopedics. Obviously, the work of an orthopedist can be regarded as very important and specialized work, which cannot be carried out by everyone just like that. Orthopedics is a medical specialization that, relatively speaking, many people have to deal with because many people sooner or later get complaints to their muscles or joints. These complaints can relate to pain or relate to being able to move less smoothly. In many cases, people have to deal with an orthopedist if a general practitioner refers them. Think, for example, of patients who have a worn hip or knee. In that case, it may be necessary to undergo surgery to place an artificial joint. Another name for an artificial joint is also called endoprosthesis. Endoprosthesis involves replacing a hip joint.
An orthopedist is therefore a doctor and surgeon, who specializes in orthopedics. Because orthopedics is a broad field of study, an orthopedist may have to deal with different types of patients who may have different complaints. Think, for example, of osteoarthritis with regard to hip joints, knee joints, shoulder joints or bone decalcification. Another example may be that someone has had an accident and has suffered one or more bone fractures. Because the procedures of an orthopedist can be rather heavy, an orthopedist will in many cases also work together with other specialists such as a rehabilitation doctor, exercise therapists and physiotherapists, who all have specific tasks. A rehabilitation doctor can assist patients in their self-reliance after surgery, and a physiotherapist will try to get the patient to move smoothly again. As an orthopedist, you are therefore a medical specialist who will also regularly be found in the operating room. Within the operating room, an orthopedist can also work together with other specialists such as an operating assistant and the anesthesiologist, who also assist the orthopedist during the operation.
FIELD OF ORTHOPEDIST
Orthopedics is a broad field that can relate to various types of conditions. Most people who have to deal with an orthopedist have been referred by their ;general practitioner because they have certain complaints regarding their musculoskeletal system. Incidentally, surgery is not necessary in all cases because the treatment can also consist of remedying complaints to the musculoskeletal system without surgery. Consider, for example, the fitting of adapted shoes, which in some cases can also remedy complaints with regard to the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedist can therefore perform conservative and operative treatments, depending on the complaints. As described earlier, an orthopedist must be regarded as a ;medical specialist.
VARIOUS LANGUAGES AS AN ORTHOPEDIST:
- Examining patients;
- Making a diagnosis after physical examination;
- Drawing up treatment plans;
- Informing patients about the treatment;
- Performing operations;
- Collaborating with other medical specialists;
- Referring patients (physiotherapist or exercise therapist);
- Performing checks on patients.
WHAT DOES AN ORTHOPEDIST DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME AN ORTHOPEDIST
Becoming an orthopedic surgeon is only possible by starting with the six-year university medical degree. After completing the study of medicine, the basic doctor will have to choose the specialization orthopedic surgeon and apply for a job at a hospital. If a training place is available, the doctor in training to become a specialist (AIOS) will follow two years of general surgery and four years of orthopaedic surgery. The total training period for orthopedist and orthopaedic surgeons will therefore be approximately twelve years. For more information, see also the Dutch Orthopaedic Association.
COMPANIES WHERE AN ORTHOPEDIST CAN BE EMPLOYED
An orthopedist generally works for a general hospital or a teaching hospital. In addition, an orthopedist can work for private clinics. Within a hospital, an orthopedist will work at the outpatient clinic (orthopedics department) and the operating room. In addition, it is conceivable that an orthopedist will spend time on, for example, teaching or will spend time on scientific research.
COMPETENCES ORTHOPEDIST
The competencies that an orthopedist must meet are laid down by the Central College of Medical Specialties (CCMS). In general, we can say that an orthopedist will have to have many different competencies, such as being able to act medically, being well-versed in communication, being able to work together, being professional, being decisive and you must have integrity. In addition, the general knowledge and science within this profession are important. Generally important words are advising, analytical, consulting, planning, knowledge, energy, sense of responsibility, monitoring, checking and stress resistance.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS AN ORTHOPEDIST
The labour market perspective of an orthopedist or orthopaedic surgeon is very good, since it is a heavy and long-term study. In addition, an orthopedist can work for private clinics, which creates an extra broadening. The career opportunities as an orthopedist should be seen in building a good name, further specializing and perhaps obtaining a PhD.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY ORTHOPEDIST
An orthopedist in paid employment will usually fall under the collective labour agreement for medical specialists, in which the terms and conditions of employment are regulated. An orthopedist employed will generally earn a salary between, 6500 and 11,000 euros gross per month depending on age, education and further responsibilities. An orthopedist working in a partnership as an entrepreneur can usually earn much more.
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