| orthopaedics |
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and treatment of the skeletal system, its joints, muscles and associated structures.
Ãâó: www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/tbi/hdi/glo.asp
|
|---|---|
| orthopedist |
A surgeon who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the bones, joints, and muscles.
Ãâó: www.childrenwithchallenges.net/definitions/O.html
|
| orthopsychiatry |
An interdisciplinary field that emphasizes the development of mental health (rather than illness) from infancy and supports efforts for the prevention of mental illness. See also American Orthopsychiatric Association.
Ãâó: www.childrenwithchallenges.net/definitions/O.html
|
| orthoptics |
Eye exercises; optometric training.
Ãâó: www.childrenwithchallenges.net/definitions/O.html
|
| orthosis |
Splint or brace used to support, align and improve function of movable parts of the body.
Ãâó: www.finr.com/glossary1.html
|