Orthopedic Surgery
Bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and spine conditions.
Orthopedic Surgery is the specialty focused on bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and spine conditions.. OpenDoc separates it into focused subspecialty paths so patients can start in the right care lane before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $110 to $190 across 27 common visit types. Orthopedic Surgery on OpenDoc is organized around 8 subspecialty paths. $110–$190 estimated cash-pay pricing is visible before a patient commits, and Joint Range of Motion / Pain Scale context helps explain what this specialty follows over time.
Not sure where to start? Begin with Orthopedic Surgery New Patient Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
OpenDoc keeps orthopedic surgery pricing transparent before booking so patients can compare cash-pay options without getting surprised after the visit.
Subspecialties
Choose the right path inside Orthopedic Surgery
Each card represents a distinct focused path inside the specialty. This is the big shift from the old browse page: the user gets routing context before they ever hit a provider profile.
Adult Reconstruction
Joint replacement, revision planning, and structural restoration care.
Foot & Ankle
Foot pain, ankle injuries, gait problems, and structural lower-extremity concerns.
Hand & Upper Extremity
Hand, wrist, nerve, and upper-extremity conditions that need focused evaluation.
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Cancer-focused evaluation, planning, and specialist routing for complex cases.
Pediatric Orthopedics
Care pathways tailored to infants, children, and adolescents with age-specific needs.
Spine Surgery
Back pain, neck pain, disc problems, stenosis, and surgical planning for the spine.
Sports Medicine
Sports injuries, ligament tears, overuse conditions, and return-to-play decisions.
Trauma
Acute injuries, fractures, and urgent follow-up after serious orthopedic events.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery New Patient Evaluation
Orthopedic Surgery Follow-Up Visit
Orthopedic Surgery Post-Operative Visit
Common care paths
How Orthopedic Surgery is organized on OpenDoc
Orthopedic Surgery New Patient Evaluation
Best for first-time eval visits and a clear care plan.
Orthopedic Surgery Follow-Up Visit
Used for ongoing management, results review, and next-step decisions.
Orthopedic Surgery Post-Operative Visit
Used after surgery to check healing, symptoms, and recovery progress.
Routing guide
How the subspecialties differ
| Care path | Choose this route when… | Why OpenDoc separates it |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Reconstruction | Start here for adult reconstruction concerns | Joint replacement, revision planning, and structural restoration care. OpenDoc keeps it separated from general orthopedic surgery browsing so users can land in the right care path faster. |
| Foot & Ankle | Start here for foot & ankle concerns | Foot pain, ankle injuries, gait problems, and structural lower-extremity concerns. OpenDoc keeps it separated from general orthopedic surgery browsing so users can land in the right care path faster. |
| Hand & Upper Extremity | Start here for hand & upper extremity concerns | Hand, wrist, nerve, and upper-extremity conditions that need focused evaluation. OpenDoc keeps it separated from general orthopedic surgery browsing so users can land in the right care path faster. |
| Musculoskeletal Oncology | Start here for musculoskeletal oncology concerns | Cancer-focused evaluation, planning, and specialist routing for complex cases. OpenDoc keeps it separated from general orthopedic surgery browsing so users can land in the right care path faster. |
| Pediatric Orthopedics | Start here for pediatric orthopedics concerns | Care pathways tailored to infants, children, and adolescents with age-specific needs. OpenDoc keeps it separated from general orthopedic surgery browsing so users can land in the right care path faster. |
| Spine Surgery | Start here for spine surgery concerns | Back pain, neck pain, disc problems, stenosis, and surgical planning for the spine. OpenDoc keeps it separated from general orthopedic surgery browsing so users can land in the right care path faster. |
| Sports Medicine | Start here for sports medicine concerns | Sports injuries, ligament tears, overuse conditions, and return-to-play decisions. OpenDoc keeps it separated from general orthopedic surgery browsing so users can land in the right care path faster. |
| Trauma | Start here for trauma concerns | Acute injuries, fractures, and urgent follow-up after serious orthopedic events. OpenDoc keeps it separated from general orthopedic surgery browsing so users can land in the right care path faster. |
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgery New Patient Evaluation Best for first-time eval visits and a clear care plan. | evaluation | 45 min | $190 |
| Orthopedic Surgery Follow-Up Visit Used for ongoing management, results review, and next-step decisions. | evaluation | 20 min | $125 |
| Orthopedic Surgery Post-Operative Visit Used after surgery to check healing, symptoms, and recovery progress. | evaluation | 15 min | $110 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Start here
Orthopedic Surgery New Patient Evaluation
Start with a general orthopedic surgery evaluation if you want the provider to confirm the right care path before you move deeper into the specialty.
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Local discovery
Explore orthopedic surgery by city
Related specialties
Keep exploring nearby care paths
Physical Therapy
Movement, rehabilitation, injury recovery, and performance restoration.
Explore specialtyPM&R
Physical medicine and rehabilitation for restoring function after injury or illness.
Explore specialtyPain Management
Chronic and acute pain evaluation, interventions, and treatment planning.
Explore specialty