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Orthopaedic nursing
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<p>Orthopaedic nursing (or orthopedic nursing) is a <a href="/facts/Nursing/xbmA4GNC">nursing</a> specialty focused on the prevention and treatment of <a href="/facts/Musculoskeletal_disorders/JVY3NDUI">musculoskeletal disorders</a>. <a href="/facts/Orthopaedic/ahXDk3gD">Orthopaedic</a> issues range from acute problems such as <a href="/facts/Bone_fracture/faEv3Ve5">fractures</a> or hospitalization for <a href="/facts/Joint_replacement/y7cApCCh">joint replacement</a> to chronic systemic disorders such as loss of <a href="/facts/Bone_density/poUvLR69">bone density</a> or <a href="/facts/Lupus_erythematosus/MrAollWP">lupus erythematosus</a>. </p><p>Orthopaedic nurses have specialized skills such as neurovascular status monitoring, traction, <a href="/facts/Continuous_passive_motion/gvqqpl02">continuous passive motion</a> therapy, <a href="/facts/Orthopedic_cast/hS8DCpvh">casting</a>, and care of patients with <a href="/facts/External_fixation/HxvcEujn">external fixation</a>. </p>