Here at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Orthopedic Trauma – Waco, trauma and orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones and joints and their associated structures that enable movement – ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Trauma is defined as injury caused by an external source that can be life-threatening. Orthopedic trauma physicians here are unique, because of the knowledge they have about the overall anatomy of the human body, while other orthopedic specialists may focus on one specific area. Orthopedic trauma physicians have received training in the field of orthopedic surgery with a specialized focus on the treatment of fractured bones and realigning joints.