orthopaedic
Britishadjective
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of or relating to orthopaedics
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designed to help correct or ameliorate the discomfort of disorders of the spine and joints
orthopaedic mattresses
Example Sentences
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"We know that being able to lengthen internally is less painful and a better experience overall," Nick Peterson, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Alder Hey said.
From BBC
Heiden, a longtime orthopaedic surgeon, low-key guy and probably America’s most overlooked living athlete, is in Milan, cheering on Stolz, a nice touch.
The operation was led by orthopaedic consultant Sivakumar Shankar, assisted by a robot, one of only a handful in the capital.
From BBC
The author of that earlier review, Robert Hill, a senior paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, said the trust demonstrated "little, if any, insight into the issues confronting them".
From BBC
If appropriate actions had been taken, they "would have likely reduced harm to paediatric orthopaedic patients", the independent investigators concluded.
From BBC
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