Glossary

Orthopedics

Orthopedics

Orthopädie

Orthopaedics deals with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, that is, of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Conditions treated include osteoarthritis, back problems and bone fractures.

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