Consult an Orthopedic Consultant or Surgeon for issues, diseases, and injuries pertaining to the musculoskeletal system. Difficulty using that particular body part to perform daily functions (e.g., walking up the stairs or carrying grocery bags), Pain in muscles, tendons, or joints that persists for more than a few days, Joint pain that becomes more intense during periods of rest, Swelling or bruising around the joint or the location of an injury, Limited range of motion, such as an inability to straighten the back, Joint deformity, Signs of infection including heat, inflammation, fever, and/or redness.