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ortho Medical Definition of ortho. 1  1: derived from or being an acid in the highest hydrated or hydroxylated form known. 2  2: relating to, characterized by, or being two neighboring positions in the benzene ring.
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- In order to understand the meaning we have to divide the word into two parts: 1  ortho -> sosto => the right action (to take, make, write, act). By right we mean following the rules which stand in our life.. 2  graphy -> grapho => the verb write..
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orthopedics Orthopedics definition, (used with a singular verb) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments. See more.
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Orthopedic Doctors: When should I see an orthopedic physician? Orthopedics Defined: In a nutshell, the study and research of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, nerves, etc.) is known as orthopedics. Orthopedics was first developed to treat children who had crippling or debilitating diseases.
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AFO ; AFO orthotic device (made to a cast of the foot and ankle) to maintain ankle joint neutral; indicated for patients with footdrop secondary to anterior-compartment muscle dysfunction.
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- Definition. 1  Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body.
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orthopedic surgery Orthopedic Surgery. Definition. Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body.
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- orthopedics in Medicine. orthopedics or·tho·pe·dics or or·tho·pae·dics (ôr'thə-pē'dĭks) n. The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.
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About orthoses and prostheses An orthosis is the correct term for an externally applied device that is designed and fitted to the body to achieve one or more of the following goals: 1  Control biomechanical alignment. 2  Correct or accommodate deformity.  Protect and support an injury.
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- or or·tho·pae′dics. the branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of deformities, diseases, and injuries of the bones, joints, muscles, etc. Origin of orthopedics. From orthopedic from French orthopédique from orthopédie orthopedic surgery Greek ortho-ortho-Greek paideia child-rearing ( from pais paid-child; see pau-1 in Indo-European roots.) Related Forms: or′tho·pe′dic. adjective. or′tho·pe′di·cal·ly. adverb. or′tho·pe′dist. noun
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- Orthotics (Greek: ορθός, ortho, to straighten or align) is a specialty within the medical field concerned with the design, manufacture and application of orthoses. An orthosis (plural: orthoses) is an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system.
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- [From orthopedic, from French orthopédique, from orthopédie, orthopedic surgery : Greek ortho-, ortho- + Greek paideia, child-rearing (from pais, paid-, child; see pau-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] or′tho·pe′dic adj. or′tho·pe′di·cal·ly adv.
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What Is An Orthopedic Doctor Called Orthopaedic surgery or orthopaedics (sometimes spelled orthopedic surgery and orthopedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
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ortho- , orth-. 1. Combining forms meaning straight, normal, in proper order. 2. chemistry Italicized prefix denoting that a compound has two substitutions on adjacent carbon atoms in a benzene ring. For terms beginning ortho- or o-, see the specific name.
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- In medicine: 1  Orthomyxovirus, a family of viruses to which influenza belongs. 2  Orthodontics, a specialty of dentistry concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions. 3  Orthopedic, the study of the musculoskeletal system. 4  Ortho-DOT, a psychedelic drug. 5  Ortho-cept and Ortho Tri-cyclen, kinds of oral contraceptive drug.
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Orthopedic surgery Nomenclature [edit]. Nicholas Andry coined the word  orthopaedics  orthopædics In french as, orthopedie orthopédie derived From the greek words (ὀρθός, orthos) correct straight and (παιδίον), paidion child when He (published orthopedie Translated: as orthopaedia Orthopædia or The art Of Correcting and Preventing) deformities in. children in 1741s with many words derived with the ae æ, ligature simplification to either ae or just e is. Common in THE us the majority of, college university and residency, programs and even The American academy Of Orthopaedic, surgeons still use the spelling with The latinate digraph. ae
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- D.O.: Abbreviation for Doctor of Osteopathy, an osteopathic physician. Osteopathy is a system of therapy founded in the 19th century based on the concept that the body can formulate its own remedies against diseases when the body is in a normal structural relationship, has a normal environment and enjoys good nutrition. Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016.
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Orthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints An orthosis (brace) is a rigid or semi-rigid device which is used for the purpose of supporting a weak or deformed body member or restricting or eliminating motion in a diseased or injured part of the body.t must provide support and counterforce (i.e., a force in a defined direction of a magnitude at least as great as a rigid or semi-rigid support) on the limb or body part that it is being used to brace. An orthosis can be either prefabricated or custom-fabricated.
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Medical Terminology Chapter 3 orthopedic surgeon - physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles orthotic - mechanical appliance, such as a leg brace or splint, that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function oste/o - bone ostealgia - pain in a bone ostectomy - ...
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Glossary of Neurological Terms Orthotic A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function. Osteitis Inflammation of bone; also spelled ostitis., Osteoarthritis The type of arthritis characterized by the wearing away of the articular cartilage within the joints and most commonly associated with aging; also known as wear-and-tear arthritis.
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ortho- 1. Combining forms meaning straight, normal, in proper order. 2. chemistry Italicized prefix denoting that a compound has two substitutions on adjacent carbon atoms in a benzene ring. For terms beginning ortho- or o-, see the specific name.
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orthopedic 1840, from French orthopédique, from orthopédie, coined by French physician Nicholas Andry (1658-1742), from Greek orthos straight, correct (see ortho-) + paideia rearing of children, from pais (genitive paidos) child (see pedo-).
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Orthopaedic Surgeons: Who Are They and What Do They Do? Who is an Orthopaedic Surgeon? An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders and diseases of the bodys musculoskeletal system. This system includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons.
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Medical Definition of Orthopaedist Orthopaedist: An orthopaedic surgeon, a doctor who corrects congenital or functional abnormalities of the bones with surgery, casting, and bracing. Orthopaedists also treat injuries to the bones. Sometimes spelled orthopedist. The spelling of orthopedist with an e is quite common today but it is incorrect because it relates the term to the foot since in Latin pedis is the foot. Orthopaedist with an ae is the correct spelling.
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- Orthopedics is a branch of medicine concerned with the correction of deformities caused by disease of, or damage to bones or joints in the human body. Our clients needed a logo for their established company. They indicated their preferences to colors, fonts and image.
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What's it like working an Ortho unit? Yes, ortho patients are often hard, they need help to the bathroom but at the same time it is very rewarding. Most commonly the procedures we see are hip fractures (total hips) and elective hip (bipolar/hemiarthroplasties) and knee replacements, sometimes a shoulder or ankle fracture thrown in the mix and sometimes fasciotomies.