Orthopedic vs. Orthopaedic: Both Spellings Are Correct
Both orthopedic (US) and orthopaedic (UK/Commonwealth) are correct spellings for the medical specialty dealing with bones, joints, and muscles.
- Orthopedic – preferred in American English.
- Orthopaedic – traditional British English; used in academic/society names (e.g., AAOS uses "orthopaedic").
They are interchangeable; choose based on regional convention.
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