orthopedics

or or·tho·pae·dics

[ awr-thuh-pee-diks ]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments.

orthopedics

/ ôr′thə-pē′dĭks /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disorders or injuries of the bones, joints, and associated muscles.

orthopedics

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the muscular and skeletal systems .

Other Words From

• ortho·pedist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthopedics¹

First recorded in 1850–55; orthopedic, -ics

Example Sentences

"Inducing bone formation has several critical applications in orthopedics and dentistry."

From Science Daily

The case moved forward against Hershey Medical Center, where Lynch was based, and Dr. Kevin Black, the chairman of the department of orthopedics at the center.

From Seattle Times

Historically, she added, there hasn’t been a relationship between those fields unlike other areas of medicine, such as orthopedics or cardiology.

From Salon

Some of these allegations about the orthopedics department burst into public view last year after three doctors sued the county, saying they were tired of watching complaints against Kwong stall.

From Los Angeles Times

All of the hospital buildings are damaged except two buildings where patients are now being kept - the orthopedics ward and a church on the grounds, he said.

From Washington Times