Orthopedic: Definition, Conditions & What Orthopedists Treat

Orthopedic means "relating to bones, joints, or muscles". It comes from the Greek words orthos, meaning "straight" or "correct", and paidos, meaning "child". Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, and muscles. Orthopedic doctors are called orthopedists.

Orthopedic conditions include:

- Arthritis

- Back pain

- Bone fractures

- Bursitis

- Carpal tunnel syndrome

- Hip dysplasia

- Knee pain

- Ligament injuries

- Muscle strains

- Osteoporosis

- Scoliosis

- Tendonitis