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Orthopaedics

"The specialty of orthopedics basically involves the care of the musculoskeletal system, which includes care of most disorders and injuries in the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine. As such, future orthopedic surgeons need a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, mechanics, and physiology of this body system. You master everything there is to know about each muscle, nerve, and blood vessel within all parts of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, proper diagnosis and management of orthopedic injuries requires a solid grasp of forensics and physics to understand the mechanisms of injury."

— Freeman, B. (2013). The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty. 3rd Ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York. p. 325.

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Terry Peabody, MD
Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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312-926-4444

Kevin D. Hardt, MD
Orthopaedics Residency Program Director
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Lucas Buchler, MD
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Latisha Emerson-Henderson
Residency Program Coordinator
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Department of Orthopaedics
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1350, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-926-4444
Fax: 312-926-4443

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