Orthopedics mainly involves the study of musculoskeletal system. Orthopedists carry out diagnosis and treatments of the internal body parts like bones, ligaments and nerves. These doctors provide treatments by the way of both surgical and non-surgical methods for diseases like arthritis, shock and hereditary deformities. Candidates can do any of the UG, PG or research programs in Orthopedics.

Many Universities and institutions within India and abroad provide various courses in the respective field. Aspirants can choose among the recognized Universities for doing the program. There are many entrance exams carried out by various institutions for admitting the students in Orthopedics. Some of the entrance exams in the respective areas are listed below.

List of Entrance exams

• National Board of Examinations DNB CET
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences Entrance Exam
• Banaras Hindu University Entrance Exam
• Armed Forces Medical College Entrance Exam
• Medical College Admissions Test
• Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination

List of Courses

• B.Sc. Radiography (Imaging Technology)
• B.Sc. Operation Theater Technology
• B.Sc. Paramedical Courses
• B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology
• DNB Program
• DM Orthopedics and Accident Surgery
• PG Diploma in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• PG Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy
• M Sc. Trauma and Orthopaedics
• M Sc. Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy
• M Sc. Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice
• M Sc. Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Technology
• M Ch Orthopedic Surgery
• M Sc. (Research) in Musculoskeletal Sciences
• PG Certificate in Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice
• PG Certificate in Advanced Professional Practice (Orthopaedics)
• PG Certificate in Osteoporosis
• PGA in Evidence-Based Musculoskeletal Care (Managing Lower Limb Pain)
• M Sc. Advanced Professional Practice (Orthopaedics)
• M Phil. in Orthopedics and Accident Surgery
• Ph D in Orthopedics and Accident Surgery
• M.S. Orthopedics

Career Prospects

There are a lot of opportunities for the Orthopedists in public and private sector. Professionals on successful completion of the course can seek employment in health care sector as surgeons, doctors, nurse, therapist and so on. Those who wish to work in the teaching field can also look forward for career in the same. Those who have the potential can even start hospitals and give employment to many. There is wide scope for Orthopedics in India and in foreign countries. Professionals who are working in this sector can earn excellent emoluments.