orthopedic
Treating skeletal problems
Orthopedic relates to the branch of medicine dealing with bones, joints, muscles, and the skeletal system—particularly correcting deformities and treating injuries: orthopedic surgery, orthopedic shoes, an orthopedic surgeon.
The term extends to supportive devices and furniture designed to promote proper alignment: an orthopedic mattress, orthopedic insoles.
Also spelled orthopaedic, especially in British English.
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
- neckbraceMedical cervical immobilizer
- cervical collarMedical device immobilizing spine
lumbar support · alignment · correction · stabilization · immobilization · rigid · hinged · compression
Split in hard material
- dislocationForced out of position
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
herniated disc · torn ligament · tendinitis · bursitis · carpal tunnel · plantar fasciitis · rotator cuff tear · ACL tear
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- crutchesMobility aids for injured
- walkerAmbulatory person or aid
- caneStick for support
- scooterTwo-wheeled standing vehicle
rollator · mobility aid · assistive device · gait · ambulation · weight-bearing · non-weight-bearing · transfer
Manufactured replacement body part
- artificial limbFabricated replacement for extremity
- amputationSurgical limb removal
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- residual limbExtremity portion remaining post-amputation
prosthetic leg · prosthetic arm · below-knee · above-knee · prosthetist · fitting · alignment · phantom limb
Implanting artificial articulation
- hip replacementSurgical installation of artificial joint
- knee replacementProsthetic joint implantation
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- spinal fusionVertebrae surgically joined permanently
laminectomy · discectomy · reconstruction · ligament repair · ACL reconstruction · rotator cuff repair · meniscectomy · bone graft
Treatment restoring bodily function
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
stretching · range of motion · hydrotherapy · manual therapy · exercise program · balance training · post-surgical · neuromuscular
splint
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
- neckbraceMedical cervical immobilizer
cervical collar · lumbar support · alignment · correction · stabilization · immobilization · rigid · hinged · compression · elastic
fracture
Split in hard material
- dislocationForced out of position
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
scoliosis · herniated disc · torn ligament · tendinitis · bursitis · carpal tunnel · plantar fasciitis · rotator cuff tear · ACL tear · meniscus tear
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
scooter · rollator · mobility aid · assistive device · gait · ambulation · weight-bearing · non-weight-bearing · transfer · accessibility
prosthesis
Manufactured replacement body part
- artificial limbFabricated replacement for extremity
- amputationSurgical limb removal
- socketHollow receiving cavity
residual limb · prosthetic leg · prosthetic arm · below-knee · above-knee · prosthetist · fitting · alignment · phantom limb · stump
joint replacement
Implanting artificial articulation
- hip replacementSurgical installation of artificial joint
- knee replacementProsthetic joint implantation
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
spinal fusion · laminectomy · discectomy · reconstruction · ligament repair · ACL reconstruction · rotator cuff repair · meniscectomy · bone graft · implant
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
strengthening · stretching · range of motion · hydrotherapy · manual therapy · exercise program · balance training · post-surgical · neuromuscular · pain management
- ortho- wordsorthodontics, orthodox, orthogonal, orthodoxy, orthotics
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- shoe traitscomfortable, cushioned, leather, lace-up, slip-on
- medical adjectivessurgical, cardiac, malignant, respiratory, diagnostic
- Patient Typesinpatient, outpatient, acute, chronic, critical
- beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
orthopedicneurological
Of the nervous system
dermatological · psychiatric · cardiovascular · gastrointestinal · pulmonary
orthopediccosmetic
Surface-level appearance enhancer
aesthetic · elective · reconstructive · plastic · beautifying
orthopedichigh-heeled
With raised heel
unsupportive · fashion · fashionable · stylish · decorative
- orthopedic shoeFootwear correcting foot problems
- orthopedic surgeonDoctor treating musculoskeletal conditions
- orthopedic surgeryMusculoskeletal operative medicine
- orthopedic bracesMedical supports for bones/joints
- orthopedic bedMedically designed sleep surface
- orthopedic clinicFacility treating bone and joint conditions