Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities. These includes disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin. Common Chronic orthopedic conditions includes arthritis and bursitis. They affect the musculoskeletal system and are commonly the bones or joints. These conditions are different from orthopedic injuries. An injury is due to sudden trauma such as shoulder dislocation or broken bone.