<p>I was just curious as to whether pediatric ortho. was a completely different sub-specialty than regular ortho. If so, what are some of the differences in the path to each of these careers?</p>
<p>thanks,</p>
<p>Peds ortho is a 2 year fellowship (might be one) after completion of your general ortho residency. Other ortho fellowships include sports med, spine, foot/ankle, hand/wrist, and a couple others I think.</p>
<p>Yeah, its one year. Here is the complete list of fellowships. </p>
<p>Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics (has turf wars with podiatrist)
Hand Surgery
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Orthopaedic Trauma
Pediatric Orthopaedics </p>