1. in a manner relating to the correction or treatment of skeletal deformities, bone disorders, or joint problems
Usage: medical/clinical term

Examples

• The patient was treated orthopedically for a fractured femur.
• The shoes were designed orthopedically to support proper foot alignment.
• She consulted an orthopedic surgeon who recommended orthopedically sound exercises.
• The mattress was engineered orthopedically to reduce back strain.
• The brace was fitted orthopedically to correct the child's posture.