History of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon and Its History
Ciara N. Hayes
Virginia College
June 7, 2012
The word "orthopaedics" was coined by Nicholas Andry. It was derived from Greek words for "correct" or "straight" ("orthos") and "child" ("paidion"), in 1741, at the age of eighty-one he published Orthopaedia: or the Art of Correcting and Preventing Deformities in Children. In the U.S. the spelling orthopedics is standard, although the majority of university and residency programs still use Andry 's spelling. In other places, usage is not uniform; in Canada, both spellings are common; orthopaedics usually prevails in the rest of the Commonwealth, especially in Britain.
Orthopaedics, like many specialties, has developed through a necessity. A necessity to correct deformity, restore function and alleviate pain. Orthopaedic surgeons have developed an ability to prevent major losses of bodily function and indeed they can prevent otherwise inevitable death. They seek perfection of their art, by ensuring that the patient reaches optimal condition in the shortest period of time by the safest possible method.
Orthopedic surgeons are physicians who have completed additional training in orthopedic surgery after the completion of medical school. An orthopedic surgeon is a physician devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. This system includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons. According to the latest Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-2011) published by the U.S. Department of Labor, between 3-4% of all practicing physicians are orthopedic surgeons and is continuously rising. In the United States and Canada orthopedic surgeons also known as orthopedists complete a minimum of thirteen years of postsecondary education and clinical training. This training includes obtaining an undergraduate degree, a medical degree, and then completing a 5-year residency in orthopedic
Ciara N. Hayes
Virginia College
June 7, 2012
The word "orthopaedics" was coined by Nicholas Andry. It was derived from Greek words for "correct" or "straight" ("orthos") and "child" ("paidion"), in 1741, at the age of eighty-one he published Orthopaedia: or the Art of Correcting and Preventing Deformities in Children. In the U.S. the spelling orthopedics is standard, although the majority of university and residency programs still use Andry 's spelling. In other places, usage is not uniform; in Canada, both spellings are common; orthopaedics usually prevails in the rest of the Commonwealth, especially in Britain.
Orthopaedics, like many specialties, has developed through a necessity. A necessity to correct deformity, restore function and alleviate pain. Orthopaedic surgeons have developed an ability to prevent major losses of bodily function and indeed they can prevent otherwise inevitable death. They seek perfection of their art, by ensuring that the patient reaches optimal condition in the shortest period of time by the safest possible method.
Orthopedic surgeons are physicians who have completed additional training in orthopedic surgery after the completion of medical school. An orthopedic surgeon is a physician devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. This system includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons. According to the latest Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-2011) published by the U.S. Department of Labor, between 3-4% of all practicing physicians are orthopedic surgeons and is continuously rising. In the United States and Canada orthopedic surgeons also known as orthopedists complete a minimum of thirteen years of postsecondary education and clinical training. This training includes obtaining an undergraduate degree, a medical degree, and then completing a 5-year residency in orthopedic
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