orthopedics
/'ɔ:θoupi:di/ Cách viết khác : (orthopaedy) /'ɔ:θoupi:di/ (orthopedics) /,ɔ:θou'pi:diks/
Definition
- Noun:
- The branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints: Orthopedics is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities, disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and skin.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- After breaking his leg, he was referred to a doctor who specializes in orthopedics.
- Modern orthopedics employs both surgical and non-surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal trauma.
Advanced Usage
- "The principles of orthopedics": Refers to the foundational concepts and practices of the medical specialty.
- The textbook covers the fundamental principles of orthopedics.
Variants and Related Words
- Orthopedic (adj): Pertaining to orthopedics.
- She needed an orthopedic surgeon for her knee replacement.
- Orthopedist (n): A doctor specializing in orthopedics.
- The orthopedist recommended physical therapy.
Synonyms
- Orthopaedic surgery: (British English spelling variant, same meaning).
- Musculoskeletal medicine: A broader term often associated with the field.
Noun
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the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
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