orthopedics

== English == === Alternative forms === orthopaedics (Commonwealth) orthopædics (dated) === Etymology === From ortho- + Ancient Greek παιδεία (paideía, “upbringing, training”). Originally a branch of medicine correcting deformities in children. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪks/ === Noun === orthopedics (uncountable) (medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints Synonyms: orthopedic surgery, (rare) orthosurgery ==== Derived terms ==== orthopedic bed orthopedic shoe ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====