Orthopedist
(noun)
A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
Origin:
From the greek ὀρθοπαιδικός (orthopaidikos) meaning "correcting of children".
Examples:
- I have an appointment with the orthopedist next week to discuss my knee pain.
- The orthopedist recommended surgery to correct my daughter's scoliosis.
- After the accident, I had to see an orthopedist for a broken arm.
- Orthopedists are experts in diagnosing and treating sports injuries.
- The orthopedist prescribed physical therapy to help me recover from a back injury.