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orthopedic, orthopaedic (adjective), more orthopedic, most orthopedic; more orthopaedic, most orthopaedic
1. Relating to or concerned with the cure of deformities in children, or of bodily deformities in general: Orthopedic health issues relate to problems affecting a person's joints and spine.
2. Concerning a special bed in a ward for those people with disorders of the bones, joints, and associated muscles: An orthopedic bed is normally one individually designed to relieve specific skeletal symptoms and generally with a very firm mattress or board.
2. Concerning a special bed in a ward for those people with disorders of the bones, joints, and associated muscles: An orthopedic bed is normally one individually designed to relieve specific skeletal symptoms and generally with a very firm mattress or board.
It also refers to orthopedic bedding, divan, etc.
3. Pertaining to special footwear designed to ease or to correct deformities of the feet: Dr. Toe told Raymond that he needed orthopedic shoes to relieve pain in his feet and to correct the disorder in his arches.
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A physician who specializes in the corrective treatments of musculo-skeletal deformities, diseases, and ailments; an orthopedist: An orthopedic surgeon is an expert in the disorders of the spine and joints and the correction of deformities of these areas.
The fracture of Jim's leg was repaired by an orthopedic surgeon at the hospital.
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