Orthopedist
Orthopedist
Orthopedist (pronunciation: /ɔːrˈθɒpɪdɪst/) is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves and allows you to move, work, and be active.
Etymology
The term "Orthopedist" is derived from the Greek words "orthos," which means straight or correct, and "paidion," which means child. Originally, orthopedists would use braces to straighten a child's bones or spine. Today, orthopedists treat patients of all ages, from newborns with clubfeet to young athletes requiring arthroscopic surgery to older people with arthritis.
Related Terms
- Orthopedics: The medical specialty concerned with correcting problems with the musculoskeletal system.
- Orthopedic surgery: A surgical procedure performed by an orthopedist.
- Arthroscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope.
- Musculoskeletal system: The system that provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body.
- Arthritis: Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Orthopedist
- Wikipedia's article - Orthopedist
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