There are many different types of orthopedic surgery. The most common type is joint replacement surgery which replaces a damaged or diseased joint with an artificial joint. 

You can perform joint replacement surgery on any joint in the body, but the hip and knee are the most common joints. Other types of orthopedic surgery include:

Spinal surgery: This type of surgery helps treat problems with the spine, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis.

Sports medicine surgery: This surgery helps treat injuries during sports or other physical activities.

Trauma surgery: For injuries related to accidents or violence, 

Pediatric orthopedic surgery: If your child has joint or bone-related issues, doctors perform this type of surgery to treat it. 

There are many ways to assess for knee pain. The most common way is to use a pain scale, such as the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). This involves rating your pain on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain you can imagine. Other ways to assess knee pain include the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and the McGill Pain Questionnaire.

The most common method is to use the Kellgren and Lawrence grading system. This system uses a scale of 0-4 to grade the severity of the disease.

• 0 – Normal. No evidence of osteoarthritis.
• 1 – Minimal osteoarthritis. The narrowing of the joint space is lesser than 5%.
• 2 – Mild osteoarthritis. The narrowing of the joint space is around 5-25%.
• 3 – Moderate osteoarthritis. The narrowing of the joint space is around 26-50%.
• 4 – Severe osteoarthritis. The narrowing of the joint space is more than 50%.

Other methods for determining the severity of osteoarthritis include looking at the amount of pain and disability the person is experiencing and x-rays and other imaging tests.

If you are experiencing back pain, talking to your primary care doctor is the right decision. They will be able to give you a referral to an orthopedic if they believe it is necessary. However, there are some things that you can keep in mind that may help you decide if seeing an orthopedic is right for you.

First, consider the severity of your back pain. If you are in severe pain and over-the-counter medications don’t help, it may be time to see an orthopedic. Also, if your back pain prevents you from doing your normal activities or impacting your quality of life, you should consider seeing an orthopedic.

Another thing to keep in mind is whether or not your back pain is chronic or acute. Acute back pain typically lasts for a few days or weeks and goes away by itself. On the other hand, chronic back pain lasts for months or even years. And that’s something, you do not want to live with.

There are many orthopedic treatments for lower back pain, but the best one depends on the individual case. Sometimes, simple measures like heat or ice therapy can be helpful. Other times, more serious measures like surgery may be necessary. It is essential to consult with a qualified orthopedic doctor to get the best possible treatment.