Orthopedic意思

"Orthopedic"這個辭彙源自希臘語，由「ortho-」（直的，正的）和「-pedic」（與兒童或成長有關）組成，字面意思是指「關於直立或正常成長的」。在醫學領域，它特指一門專注於骨骼、關節、肌肉、韌帶、肌腱和神經系統疾病的診斷、治療和預防的醫學專業。

Orthopedic medicine and surgery focus on a wide range of conditions, including:

  1. Trauma to the bones and joints (fractures, dislocations).
  2. Arthritis and other degenerative diseases of the joints.
  3. Congenital abnormalities (such as clubfoot).
  4. Deformities of the spine (scoliosis).
  5. Sports injuries.
  6. Tumors and infections within the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who have completed additional training in this specialty. They may perform surgical procedures to correct deformities, repair injuries, or replace joints, as well as prescribe non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, medication, and bracing.

In everyday use, the term "orthopedic" is often associated with products designed to support or correct the musculoskeletal system, such as orthopedic shoes, mattresses, and pillows, which are designed to provide support and comfort to the body.