Orthopedic vs. Orthotic

Orthopedicadjective

Of, or relating to orthopedics.

Orthoticadjective

Of or pertaining to orthotics.

Orthopedicadjective

Of, pertaining to, or employed in, orthopedics; relating to the prevention or cure of deformities of children, or, in general, of the human body at any age; as, orthopedic surgery; an orthopedic hospital.

Orthoticadjective

(typography) Of Greek typography: having an upright form, distinct from the cursive and chancery types.

Orthopedicadjective

of or relating to or employed in orthopedics;

‘orthopedic shoes’;

Orthoticnoun

An orthopedic appliance designed to support, straighten or improve the functioning of a body part; an orthosis.