orthopedic

or or·tho·pae·dic

[ awr-thuh-pee-dik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to orthopedics.

Other Words From

• ortho·pedi·cal·ly adverb
• nonor·tho·pedic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthopedic¹

First recorded in 1830–40; ortho- + Greek paid- (stem of paîs “child”; ped- ) + -ic

Example Sentences

But in an interview with The Times on Wednesday, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Rothenberg, director of sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Optum Orthopedic Institute, offered insight into the standard rehab for most labrum surgeries.

From Los Angeles Times

Hopson said Nutall was shot four times, once in each limb, and has suffered nerve or orthopedic damage that has made him bound to a wheelchair.

From Los Angeles Times

It was pioneered by legendary surgeon Frank Jobe, who, along with Bob Kerlan, formed the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, where ElAttrache has spent his entire career.

From Los Angeles Times

“Cupping is a common technique utilized to treat soft tissue injuries and increase flexibility,” Neal Stepp, senior athletic trainer at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Performance Health, told Salon, adding there are different techniques.

From Salon

More recently, Jeffrey VonderHaar discussed in February his plans to move much of his business, Specialized Orthopedic Solutions Inc., which involves manufacturing prosthetic limbs and other medical equipment, back to Texas after 14 years in California.

From Seattle Times