Orthopedic relates to the branch of medicine that deals with bones, joints, muscles, and correcting problems with the body’s movement system.
From French “orthopédique,” from Greek “orthos” (straight) and “pais” (child). It originally referred to correcting children’s bone deformities and later expanded to all ages.
The first orthopedics focused on literally ‘straightening children,’ especially their spines and legs. Today’s orthopedic surgery and physical therapy still chase that original goal: helping bodies move in the straightest, safest way possible.
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