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Definition of Orthopedist
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Orthopedist: An orthopedic surgeon, a physician who corrects congenital or functional abnormalities of the bones with surgery, casting, and bracing. Orthopedists also treat injuries to the bones. Sometimes spelled orthopaedist.