orthopedics

IPA: ɔrθʌpˈidɪks

(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints

Examples of "orthopedics" in Sentences

It took an expert in orthopedics (who was taking one of his classes) to enlighten him.
Other specialties have undergone relative declines such as orthopedics safer cars and fewer smashed bones.
In Canada … orthopedics is pretty good … you can get reconstructive knee surgery fairly quickly by good orthopedic surgeons.
Leaders hope to also incorporate "medical tourism," in which patients come to Vail for certain specialties such as orthopedics, into the plan.
There has to be a substantial increase in the number of specialized clinics; most notably in fields such as orthopedics, imaging and ophthalmology.
One quick question, about acquisition outlook for 2009, do you guys have any specific guidance or some additional details on what area that you guys may be looking for in terms of padding some extra assets here; historically it seems like the orthopedics has been the key target.