Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O) as a surgical speciality field is also one of the largest specialisation fields within medical practice. Most orthopaedic units operate within hospital settings where three or more orthopaedic specialists will work in a team to assess and treat bone diseases, disorders, and injuries through surgery and corrective measures. Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O) is sometimes practiced in private bone clinic setups although most surgeons and consultants work within general surgery hospitals. The field of Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O) includes micro-vascular surgeries, amputations, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, and bone injury healing.

People who are interested in working as orthopaedic consultants or surgeons should have excellent manual dexterity, have a willingness to learn about new bio-mechanical procedures, and have excellent spatial orientation skills.