Month: March 2016

Orthopedic or Orthopeadic?

Orthopedic or orthopeadic? I’m sure you’ve seen both forms in use and wonder which one of them is used correctly. BUT… According to grammarist.com, orthopedic is the Americanized version of the word orthopaedic. Both refer to the medical specialty focusing on the body’s musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.a Orthopaedic comes …

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Fractures and Breaks – what’s the difference?

Fractures and Breaks – what’s the difference? What’s the difference between fractures and breaks? It’s question not enough people ask! Simply put – a fracture and a break mean exactly the same. Both terms can be used interchangeably, meaning: a broken bone is in fact a fractured bone. Any loss in the bone integrity is …

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