orthopaedist
Joint and bone doctor
An orthopaedist is a physician who specializes in the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Orthopaedists treat fractures, sports injuries, arthritis, and spinal conditions, performing surgeries like joint replacements and repairs.
The spelling orthopaedist is British; American English uses orthopedist: The orthopaedist recommended knee replacement surgery.
Inflamed joint disease
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
- kneeLeg's middle hinge
hip · shoulder · elbow · wrist · ankle · synovial · bursitis · dislocation
Capacity for movement
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- strengthPower to exert force
- crutchesMobility aids for injured
walker · brace · splint · cast · stretching · ambulation · convalescence · sling
Split in hard material
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- femurUpper leg bone
- tibiaMain lower leg bone
- spineColumn of vertebrae
vertebrae · pelvis · humerus · radius · ulna · clavicle · patella · osteoporosis
Minimally invasive joint procedure
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- sutureMedical wound closure
scalpel · procedure · preoperative · postoperative · implant · prosthesis · screws · plates
Expert in one field
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
imaging · clinic · referral · trauma · musculoskeletal · examination · prognosis · follow-up
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
knee · hip · shoulder · elbow · wrist · ankle · synovial · bursitis · dislocation · sprain
mobility
Capacity for movement
crutches · walker · brace · splint · cast · stretching · ambulation · convalescence · sling · immobilization
fracture
Split in hard material
spine · vertebrae · pelvis · humerus · radius · ulna · clavicle · patella · osteoporosis · osteology
arthroscopy
Minimally invasive joint procedure
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- sterileFree from microorganisms
suture · scalpel · procedure · preoperative · postoperative · implant · prosthesis · screws · plates · rods
specialist
Expert in one field
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
MRI · imaging · clinic · referral · trauma · musculoskeletal · examination · prognosis · follow-up
orthopaedistpsychiatrist
Mental disorder physician
pathologist · neurologist · dermatologist · cardiologist · gastroenterologist
orthopaedistchiropractor
Practitioner who adjusts spines
physical therapist · physiotherapist · osteopath · acupuncturist · massage therapist