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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About 1% of patients undergoing hip or knee replacements may develop an infection after the operation according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023
In the first match of the day’s tripleheader, Rancho Dominguez overcame a tentative start to upset Orthopaedic Medical Magnet 20-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-12 in the Division III final.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2023
Ms Wightman described in her statement receiving a call from her surgeon's secretary who had been asked for information about her treatment by someone purporting to be from Stanmore Orthopaedic Hospital.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2023
From there, consider a full home-exercise program from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
From Seattle Times • May 21, 2023
There were a good many of the older boys and employees from the Newsboys' Lodging House and the Orthopaedic Dispensary, etc.
From Letters to His Children by Roosevelt, Theodore
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