orthopedic
adjective
or·tho·pe·dic ˌȯr-thə-ˈpē-dik 
variants or less commonly orthopaedic
1
: of, relating to, or employed in orthopedics
an orthopedic surgeon
orthopedic shoes
2
: marked by or affected with a skeletal deformity, disorder, or injury
an orthopedic condition
people with orthopedic problems
orthopedically
ˌȯr-thə-ˈpē-di-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
She was wearing orthopedic shoes.
Recent Examples on the Web Stacie Grossfeld is an orthopedic surgeon and sport medicine doctor in Louisville who treats children and adults. 
Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 Inspired by his father, who is an orthopedic surgeon, Smith said he’s leaning toward exploring the computer science side of the medical field. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Poor proprioception may contribute to osteoarthritis, which shows up in about half of ACL reconstruction patients about a decade after surgery, said Adnan Saithna, an orthopedic surgeon with AZBSC Orthopedics in Scottsdale, Ariz. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Professional athletes are likely to continue going the reconstruction route for some time to come, said Dr. Tal David, a San Diego orthopedic surgeon whose practice often includes pro athletes. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Andrew Wickline is an orthopedic surgeon in Utica, New York, and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Andrew Wickline, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 These include an orthopedic surgeon said to have thrown herself into traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge and a plastic surgeon found a week ago hanging naked from his condo rafters. Tom Nolan, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Why do orthopedic surgeons have such high breast cancer rates? Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 They were designed by an orthopedic hand surgeon to help prevent hand fatigue and joint pain. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 Inspired by his father, who is an orthopedic surgeon, Smith said he’s leaning toward exploring the computer science side of the medical field. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Poor proprioception may contribute to osteoarthritis, which shows up in about half of ACL reconstruction patients about a decade after surgery, said Adnan Saithna, an orthopedic surgeon with AZBSC Orthopedics in Scottsdale, Ariz. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Professional athletes are likely to continue going the reconstruction route for some time to come, said Dr. Tal David, a San Diego orthopedic surgeon whose practice often includes pro athletes. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Andrew Wickline is an orthopedic surgeon in Utica, New York, and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Andrew Wickline, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 These include an orthopedic surgeon said to have thrown herself into traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge and a plastic surgeon found a week ago hanging naked from his condo rafters. Tom Nolan, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Why do orthopedic surgeons have such high breast cancer rates? Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 They were designed by an orthopedic hand surgeon to help prevent hand fatigue and joint pain. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French orthopédique, from orthopédie orthopedics, from orth- + Greek paid-, pais child — more at few
First Known Use
1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
orthopedic
adjective
or·tho·pe·dic
variants or chiefly British orthopaedic
ˌȯr-thə-ˈpēd-ik
1
: of, relating to, or employed in orthopedics
orthopedic surgery
orthopedic casts
2
: marked by or affected with a deformity, disorder, or injury of the skeleton and associated structures