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.

Related terms 

• Specialist Physicians (SP)

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)