Orthopaedics and traumatology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and other structures that support the body's movement.

The department of orthopaedics and traumatology typically encompasses a wide range of subspecialties, such as adult and paediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, joint replacement surgery, spine surgery, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, trauma surgery, and orthopaedic oncology.

Orthopaedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals in the department typically use a variety of diagnostic tools, such as X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and other imaging techniques, as well as physical examinations and patient histories, to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal conditions and plan the treatment.