Orthopedic surgery is a surgical specialty concerned with conditions involving bones and muscle (the musculoskeletal system) performing surgery on joints (hips, knees, elbows, shoulders), the spine and hands to treat trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital conditions. This specialty has strong links with trauma surgery and emergency medicine and is practiced mainly in the ER and the OR.

Notable Orthopedic surgeons in Grey's Anatomy/Private Practice Edit

• Dr. Callie Torres (Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, Former Chief Resident)
• Dr. Chang (Head of Orthopedic Surgery)
• Dr. Carlson (Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital)
• Dr. Garrity (Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital)