Orthopaedic

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Orthopaedic

Orthopaedic (pronounced: /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/), also spelled Orthopedic, is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. The term is derived from the Greek words "orthos," which means straight or correct, and "paideia," which means rearing of children.

Orthopaedic medicine was originally developed to treat children who had spine or limb deformities. Today, orthopaedic physicians treat everyone, from newborns to the elderly, with conditions such as fractures, dislocations, tendon injuries, pulled muscles, and bursitis. They also treat chronic diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis, and conditions that need surgery like herniated discs and bone tumors.

Related Terms

  • Arthroscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope.
  • Osteotomy: A surgical operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment.
  • Rheumatology: A sub-specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases.
  • Physiatry: Also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), it aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.
  • Podiatry: A branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.

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