Medicine
Orthopedics
Quick fact
The term 'orthopedics' comes from the Greek words 'orthos' (straight) and 'paidion' (child), originally focusing on correcting childhood deformities like scoliosis.
Why this is interesting
You've probably known someone who broke a bone or had knee pain. But what exactly does an orthopedic surgeon do, and how do they help the body repair itself?