The medical correction or straightening of a deformity or misalignment, especially of bones or joints.
From Greek 'diorthosis,' combining 'dia-' (through) and 'orthos' (straight). Used since ancient Greek medicine to describe the practice of correcting physical deformities.
This ancient Greek medical term describes what modern orthopedic surgeons do every day—it's remarkable that a 2,000-year-old word still perfectly names modern medicine.
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