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orthopaedics (US), orthopedics 1. the branch of surgery concerned with disorders of the spine and joints and the repair of deformities of these parts 2. dental orthopaedics another name for orthodontics How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| More complex malocclusions, involving bony discrepancies such as an over- or underdeveloped upper or lower jaw, are often treated orthopedically with functional appliances; others may require surgery. Of 394 disabled children, three were autistic, ten were mentally retarded, four were hard of hearing, two had traumatic brain injuries, ten were orthopedically impaired, and ten more were multiply disabled. The company is also tapping into the desire for operator comfort by offering adjustable tilt-wheel steering on some models and orthopedically designed seats. |
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