orthopaedic
Concerning skeletal health
Orthopaedic relates to the branch of medicine dealing with bones, joints, muscles, and the skeletal system.
An orthopaedic surgeon repairs fractures and replaces worn joints.
Orthopaedic shoes are designed to support or correct foot and leg problems.
The spelling orthopaedic is British; American English prefers orthopedic.
Inflamed joint disease
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
- dislocationForced out of position
- fractureSplit in hard material
tendinitis · bursitis · ligament tear · meniscus · herniated disc · carpal tunnel · rotator cuff · sprain
Internal supportive framework
pelvis · humerus · radius · ulna · clavicle · scapula · patella · vertebrae
Device providing structural stability
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
- orthosisExternal body support device
crutches · walker · sling · boot · immobilizer · stabilizer · compression · insole
Physician who operates
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- joint replacementImplanting artificial articulation
- hip replacementSurgical installation of artificial joint
knee replacement · spinal fusion · pins · screws · plates · rods · bone graft · debridement
Treatment restoring bodily function
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
exercise · range of motion · hydrotherapy · occupational therapy · mobilisation · manual therapy · ultrasound · electrotherapy
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- caneStick for support
- scooterTwo-wheeled standing vehicle
- ambulatoryAble to walk
- gaitLocomotion pattern
amputee · assistive device · stairlift · prosthetic limb · adaptive equipment · transfer · weight distribution · ambulation
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
- dislocationForced out of position
fracture · tendinitis · bursitis · ligament tear · meniscus · herniated disc · carpal tunnel · rotator cuff · sprain · strain
skeleton
Internal supportive framework
spine · pelvis · humerus · radius · ulna · clavicle · scapula · patella · vertebrae · cartilage
brace
Device providing structural stability
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
orthosis · crutches · walker · sling · boot · immobilizer · stabilizer · compression · insole · cervical collar
surgeon
Physician who operates
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- joint replacementImplanting artificial articulation
hip replacement · knee replacement · spinal fusion · pins · screws · plates · rods · bone graft · debridement · meniscectomy
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
stretching · exercise · range of motion · hydrotherapy · occupational therapy · mobilisation · manual therapy · ultrasound · electrotherapy · weight-bearing
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- caneStick for support
- scooterTwo-wheeled standing vehicle
- ambulatoryAble to walk
gait · amputee · assistive device · stairlift · prosthetic limb · adaptive equipment · transfer · weight distribution · ambulation · locomotion
- ortho- wordsorthodontist, orthodontics, orthodox, orthogonal, orthography
- walker'sstride, step, gait, pace, stroll
orthopaedicneurological
Of the nervous system
psychiatric · dermatological · ophthalmological · oncological · urological
orthopaedicpharmaceutical
Manufactured medicinal compound
psychotherapeutic · holistic · naturopathic · medicinal · homeopathic