Ortopædisk
Ortopædisk is a medical discipline focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and the spine. The term originates from Greek roots meaning straight and has historically referred to correcting deformities in children, though modern ortopædisk medicine covers patients of all ages and a broad range of conditions.
Practice areas include trauma and fractures, degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis, congenital and pediatric disorders, spine
Subspecialties commonly recognized within ortopædisk medicine include trauma and fracture surgery, spine surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hand
Historical note: the term orthopaedia was coined in the 18th century by Nicolas Andry of Lyon to