How to Use orthopedist in a Sentence

orthopedist

noun
  • The orthopedist didn’t raise the prospect.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • An orthopedist advised him to take six months off from throwing.
    — Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2023
  • During one of these visits, Dad went to see the orthopedist with me.
    — Longreads, 25 May 2021
  • This isn’t a surgical problem, the orthopedist told him flat out.
    — Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2020
  • In the clip, Thomas shared that his orthopedist told him that his ankle had re-fractured and was not healing.
    — Sandra Rose Salathe, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
  • My primary care doctor, my orthopedist and my knee surgeon do not know how this occurred.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 6 Oct. 2021
  • According to court records, the orthopedist hadn’t responded to the request as of last month.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
  • That was a matter of the quirkiness of the knee, according to orthopedists.
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
  • One is to do as my orthopedist suggested and limit running as much as possible.
    — Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Weil is a youthful 62-year-old retired orthopedist who lives there with his wife, Glenda.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Blalock, a married stay-at-home mother of six, managed her condition under the care of a local orthopedist.
    — al, 21 June 2021
  • After being lapped, the Padres have grabbed and pulled a hammy few orthopedists expected.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
  • But when the bump continued to grow and began causing mild pain, her parents took the girl to an orthopedist, who suggested a biopsy.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Giving an orthopedist final say on a brain injury makes as much sense as giving a neurologist final say on a knee injury.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2022
  • In addition to an orthopedist and sports medicine doctor, teams will also employ at least three athletic trainers as well.
    — Nick Alvarez | [email protected], al, 19 July 2023
  • After a visit to the team orthopedist confirmed the sprain, Ripken met Bancells at the ballpark to test the knee.
    — Nathan Ruiz, baltimoresun.com, 5 Sep. 2020
  • Slaff’s orthopedist recommended a brand of compression socks that, at $49 a pair, were a little pricey.
    — Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Three years ago, his orthopedist recommended trying pickleball since an existing back injury kept him off the golf course.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2023
  • But a precautionary visit to the orthopedist the next day left Malabuyo — and then her mom, Ana — bawling.
    — Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 23 June 2021
  • Meanwhile, an orthopedist may also evaluate and treat scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine.
    — Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Experts stress that there are surgical options a pediatric orthopedist may discuss with you if necessary.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Frances Dalton of Escondido said Kaiser was able to keep her appointment with one of its orthopedists during the strike.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The guidelines are thorough, evidence-based, and approved by orthopedists and physical trainers.
    — Stuart Wallace, STAT, 26 June 2023
  • The latex pillow comes recommended by chiropractors and orthopedists for its head and neck support, which came in handy for Gore and her longtime back issues.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The latex pillow comes recommended by chiropractors and orthopedists for its head and neck support, which came in handy for Gore and her longtime back issues.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Alex did have thin bones from the earlier Lurie treatments, according to the orthopedist, so even mild handling, such as putting in an IV, could have caused the fractures.
    — Stephanie Clifford, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2020
  • Both providers specialize in musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, but orthopedists might perform surgery.
    — Sarah Jividen, Health, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Biden was spotted by reporters in the transition pool leaving the office of an orthopedist in Newark, Delaware, on Sunday.
    — Korin Miller, Health.com, 30 Nov. 2020
  • To diagnose conditions related to the sciatic nerve, your primary care provider will often refer you to an orthopedist (a doctor who specializes in bones and nerves).
    — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 4 Aug. 2024
  • But another doctor standing nearby, Vladimir Novikov, an orthopedist, disagreed.
    — New York Times, 8 Mar. 2022

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