Musculoskeletal injuries are associated with back pain, sports injuries, stiff neck muscles and arthritis, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Proper assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for such conditions are done by health specialists, specifically by orthopedic surgeons. They are experts in diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons cover a wide variety of issues, including pediatrics, trauma, sports medicine, foot & ankle surgery, hip & knee surgery, spine surgery, etc.