Orthopedic Illustration

About These Orthopedic Illustrations

Susan Decker is a freelance anatomical illustrator specializing in orthopedic medical illustrations of bones, joints, and musculoskeletal anatomy. Her custom artwork supports surgical communication, medical education, and publishing.

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Orthopedic Anatomy – Knee, Spine & Shoulder

Orthopedic illustrations showing key joints and injuries, including ACL tears, herniated discs, and shoulder movement. Ideal for patient education and surgical reference.

Orthopedic medical illustration showing a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee joint for surgical and educational use

Torn ACL - Knee

Illustration demonstrating physical therapy exercises for back and shoulders, highlighting range of motion techniques for patient education and rehabilitation.

PT - Back & Shoulder

Medical illustration of the spine showing vertebrae, spinal cord, and a bulging disc for clinical education and diagnosis.

Herniated Lumbar Disk

Torn ACL: Detailed illustration of a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), highlighting the disruption in the ligament within the knee joint. This image is commonly used in patient education, surgical planning, and orthopedic consultations to demonstrate the cause of instability and treatment options.
Herniated Disc: Cross-sectional anatomical drawing of the lumbar spine showing a herniated intervertebral disc compressing a spinal nerve. This visual explains symptoms such as sciatica or lower back pain and is useful in both clinical education and patient-facing materials.
Back and Shoulder Range of Motion: A physical therapy-focused illustration demonstrating proper technique and muscle engagement for post-surgical or rehabilitative shoulder and back exercises. Designed to aid therapists and patients in understanding motion limits and recovery progress.

Anatomical drawing of the shoulder’s rotator cuff muscles for orthopedic use

Orthopedic surgical illustration of the radius bone showing fractures and repair techniques

Detailed orthopedic illustration of foot bones and regions, including tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges, highlighting anatomical structures for medical education and clinical reference.

Detailed illustration of the human spine vertebrae and intervertebral discs

Detailed anatomical illustration of the lower body muscles, including quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles, designed for medical education and clinical reference.

Musculoskeletal anatomy of the gluteal and pelvis region in a medical illustration style

Medical illustration depicting the surgical repair of a fractured radius bone, showing fixation techniques for orthopedic surgery education.

Anatomical illustration of the neck regions showing muscles, vertebrae, and soft tissues for medical education and surgical planning.

Comprehensive anatomical illustration showing anterior and posterior views of major muscles in the human body for medical education and reference.

Detailed anatomical illustration of muscle anatomy highlighting epimysium, deep fascia, fascicles, and other connective tissue structures for medical education and scientific reference

Patient education illustration showing foot bones and their positions during running and exercise, highlighting biomechanics and anatomical function.

High-resolution drawing of hand bones and joints for educational purposes

Anatomical illustration showing bones of the skull from anterior and lateral views, highlighting cranial and facial bone structures for medical education.

Orthopedic Illustration

About These Orthopedic Illustrations

Orthopedic Anatomy – Knee, Spine & Shoulder

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