noun
- medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, and related structures
Usage: plural of orthopedist
Examples
- The hospital has three orthopedists on staff.
- Orthopedists often treat sports injuries and fractures.
- She consulted several orthopedists about her knee problem.
- Many orthopedists recommend physical therapy after surgery.
- The orthopedists worked together to repair the complex fracture.
- Young athletes frequently visit orthopedists for injury prevention advice.