Osteopath vs. Orthopedist — What's the Difference?

In the United Kingdom and some other countries, a skilled practitioner of osteopathic manual techniques who is not a physician.

The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Usage Problem A licensed physician trained in a school of osteopathic medicine. Not in technical use.

(medicine) A surgeon who specializes in orthopedics.

(alternative medicine) A non-physician healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles. Not to be confused with Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) (also known as osteopathic physicians) who are full physicians like Doctors of Medicine (M.D.).

One who prevents, cures, or remedies deformities, esp. in children.

A practitioner of osteopathy.

A specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)

A therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles