Ortho and physics

[Hoju]

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I'm trying to figure out which medical field I will ultimately pursue and ortho is on the list, but maybe for the wrong reasons. I really enjoy physics and classical mechanics. I don't have much experience with ortho, but I would think that you need a knowledge base of similar material (biomechanics, etc). Is this true. Do ortho docs use physics/classical mechanics in daily practice?

 

[astrocreep96]

I am but a lowly student applying for ortho, but I majored in physics as and undergrad and I find a wide range of applicability of my degree focus in the field of ortho. I have published/presented a number of biomechanic studies evaluating fracture fixation techniques, and have just tonight come from a lecture while rotating at Campbell Clinic regarding the importance of biomechanics and engineering principles in total joint replacements.

FWIW, my interest in biomechanics in reconstruction/fixation principles was one of the primary themes I discussed in my personal statement (I don't know if that's good or bad, but I ran with it).

 

[Zuerst]

ortho have higher proportion of people with engineering and/or physics backgrounds compare to other field from my observations.

whether it is because ortho attracts people with those backgrounds/interests and/or if those backgrounds actually help your odds in matching ortho is hard to determine.