orthopedics
Musculoskeletal medical specialty
Orthopedics is the branch of medicine dealing with bones, joints, muscles, and related structures—the musculoskeletal system.
Orthopedic surgeons repair fractures, replace worn joints, and correct spinal problems.
The field covers both traumatic injuries and chronic conditions like arthritis.
Also spelled orthopaedics, especially in British English.
Performers, throw, or splint
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
immobilization · reduction · alignment · fixation · pins · plates · screws · rods
Split in hard material
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
- dislocationForced out of position
sprain · strain · tendinitis · bursitis · osteoarthritis · rheumatoid · kyphosis · lordosis
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- bonesRigid internal support structure
- jointsSkeletal connection points
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
ligament · tendon · spine · vertebrae · pelvis · femur · tibia · humerus
Manufactured replacement body part
- amputationSurgical limb removal
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- bionicMechanically augmented human
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
Knee stabilizer abbreviation
- concussionBrain injury from impact
- tendinopathyTendon damage from strain
- overuseExcessive employment of something
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
kinesiology · conditioning · performance · sideline · taping · bracing
Lasting psychological wound
Regaining what was lost
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- exercisesActivities for fitness
balance · coordination · weight-bearing · hydrotherapy · postoperative · ambulation · crutches · walker
Minimally invasive joint procedure
- laminectomyRemoving vertebral arch surgically
- discectomyExcision of spinal cushion
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
anesthesia · suture · surgeon · operating-room · sterile · meniscectomy
cast
Performers, throw, or splint
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
traction · immobilization · reduction · alignment · fixation · pins · plates · screws · rods · boot
fracture
Split in hard material
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
dislocation · sprain · strain · tendinitis · bursitis · osteoarthritis · rheumatoid · kyphosis · lordosis · ankylosis
musculoskeletal
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- bonesRigid internal support structure
- jointsSkeletal connection points
cartilage · ligament · tendon · spine · vertebrae · pelvis · femur · tibia · humerus · radius
prosthesis
Manufactured replacement body part
- amputationSurgical limb removal
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- bionicMechanically augmented human
exoskeleton · titanium · gait · alignment · modular
ACL
Knee stabilizer abbreviation
- concussionBrain injury from impact
- tendinopathyTendon damage from strain
- overuseExcessive employment of something
biomechanics · kinesiology · conditioning · performance · sideline · taping · bracing
trauma
Lasting psychological wound
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
exercises · balance · coordination · weight-bearing · hydrotherapy · postoperative · ambulation · crutches · walker
arthroscopy
Minimally invasive joint procedure
- laminectomyRemoving vertebral arch surgically
- discectomyExcision of spinal cushion
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
incision · anesthesia · suture · surgeon · operating-room · sterile · meniscectomy
- hospitalshospital, ER, emergency room, ICU, operating room
- medical specialtiescardiology, neurology, internal medicine, dermatology, oncology
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- Biomedicineanatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology
- specialtiescardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, psychiatry
orthopedicspsychiatry
Mental health medicine
cardiology · neurology · dermatology · ophthalmology · gastroenterology
orthopedicspsychiatry
Mental health medicine
endocrinology · internal medicine · pharmacology · psychotherapy · biochemistry
- 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