Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Orthopedic Surgery
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2009-02-26
Definition:
A branch of surgery that deals with injuries and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons also address most musculoskeletal ailments including arthritis, trauma and congenital deformities using both surgical and non-surgical means.
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References
- Katz A, Bogdanovic B, Ekuma O, Soodeen RA, Chateau D, Burnett C. Physician Resource Projection Models . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2009. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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