An orthopedist is a doctor who specializes in the musculoskeletal system of the human body, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. This professional is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and diseases that affect these structures, such as bone fractures, dislocations, sports injuries, arthritis, and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. The orthopedist uses various treatment modalities, which may include physical therapy, medications, occupational therapy, and surgery, with the goal of restoring the patient's function and mobility. It is advisable to go to an orthopedist for persistent injuries or pain in the musculoskeletal system to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment that allows effective recovery and improves the patient's quality of life.
The plastic surgeon is the doctor specialized in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He performs procedures to improve physical appearance, such as facelift, rhinoplasty and liposuction, as well as reconstructive surgeries to correct congenital deformities, accident injuries or oncological surgery, such as breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. It is advisable to see a plastic surgeon if you want to improve any aesthetic aspect of the body or if reconstruction is needed due to trauma or a medical condition.