Orthopaedic care is often seen as technically specialised, but it involves a diverse range of conditions that will challenge the most experienced nurse, says Julie Stone

Orthopaedics, taking the literal meaning of the word, had its roots in the care of children. These days, it encompasses a much wider clinical field, involving the care of people with a huge range of conditions. For many nurses, this diversity is the appeal of working in orthopaedic care.