orthopedic
adjective
or·tho·pe·dic
ˌȯr-thə-ˈpē-dik 
variants
or less commonly orthopaedic
1
: of, relating to, or employed in orthopedics
an orthopedic surgeon
orthopedic shoes
2
: marked by or affected with a skeletal deformity, disorder, or injury
an orthopedic condition
people with orthopedic problems
Examples of orthopedic in a Sentence
She was wearing orthopedic shoes.
Recent Examples on the Web
The orthopedic surgeon performed a nine hour surgery on the actress, replacing her acetabulum with titanium.
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Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Survivors go to rehabilitation centers such as Rancho Los Amigos for spinal cord, brain or orthopedic injuries caused by a gunshot blast.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The actor was hospitalized for blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries, including eight ribs broken in 14 places, left tibia broken, left ankle, right clavicle broken, right shoulder broken and more.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
Stryker family The Stryker family story, according to the company's website, started in the 1930s with Homer Stryker, an orthopedic surgeon-by-day who made surgical beds and medical products after work to help meet his patient's needs.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024
Plank by Brooklyn Bedding Firm Mattress, $1,332 $999 Sleep is an essential part of your overall health and well-being, according to Charla Fischer, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at NYU Langone's Spine Center.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024
Trending on Billboard Before pursuing music, London planned on becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2024
While the rise in injuries may mostly be tied to the growth of the sport, other factors may be coming into play, said Dr. Eric Bowman, an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
While certain amniotic products have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for wound care, amniotic fluid — a liquid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy — has not been approved for pain management or treating orthopedic conditions, Simonton said in the release.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2024
Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Survivors go to rehabilitation centers such as Rancho Los Amigos for spinal cord, brain or orthopedic injuries caused by a gunshot blast.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The actor was hospitalized for blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries, including eight ribs broken in 14 places, left tibia broken, left ankle, right clavicle broken, right shoulder broken and more.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
Stryker family The Stryker family story, according to the company's website, started in the 1930s with Homer Stryker, an orthopedic surgeon-by-day who made surgical beds and medical products after work to help meet his patient's needs.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024
Plank by Brooklyn Bedding Firm Mattress, $1,332 $999 Sleep is an essential part of your overall health and well-being, according to Charla Fischer, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at NYU Langone's Spine Center.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024
Trending on Billboard Before pursuing music, London planned on becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2024
While the rise in injuries may mostly be tied to the growth of the sport, other factors may be coming into play, said Dr. Eric Bowman, an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
While certain amniotic products have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for wound care, amniotic fluid — a liquid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy — has not been approved for pain management or treating orthopedic conditions, Simonton said in the release.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2024
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orthopedic
adjective
or·tho·pe·dic
ˌȯr-thə-ˈpēd-ik
1
: of, relating to, or used in orthopedics
2
: marked by or affected with skeletal deformity, disorder, or injury
Medical Definition
orthopedic
adjective
or·tho·pe·dic
variants
or chiefly British orthopaedic
1
: of, relating to, or employed in orthopedics
orthopedic surgery
orthopedic casts
2
: marked by or affected with a deformity, disorder, or injury of the skeleton and associated structures
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