orthopedist
der Orthopäde, die Orthopäden
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orthopedist
A specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions, injuries, and deformities of the musculoskeletal system. This particularly includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Der Orthopäde untersuchte mein schmerzendes Knie und verordnete Physiotherapie.
The orthopedist examined my painful knee and prescribed physical therapy.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Orthopäden |
| genitive | des Orthopäden |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Orthopäde | die Orthopäden |
| accusative | den Orthopäden | die Orthopäden |
| dative | dem Orthopäden | den Orthopäden |
| genitive | des Orthopäden | der Orthopäden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
When visiting a doctor, 'Orthopäde' (orthopedist) frequently appears in fixed prepositional phrases: 'zum Orthopäden' (to the orthopedist) describes going there or having an appointment, while 'beim Orthopäden' (at the orthopedist's) describes being there or receiving treatment. Both prepositions require the dative here.
Wegen der Rückenschmerzen muss ich zum Orthopäden gehen.
Because of my back pain, I have to go to the orthopedist.
Beim Orthopäden bekam sie eine Überweisung zur Physiotherapie.
At the orthopedist's, she got a referral for physical therapy.
Common expressions include 'einen Termin beim Orthopäden vereinbaren' (to make an appointment with the orthopedist), 'vom Orthopäden untersucht werden' (to be examined by the orthopedist), and 'eine Überweisung zum Orthopäden bekommen' (to get a referral to the orthopedist). They help you use the word in natural sentences.
Nach dem Sturz wurde er vom Orthopäden untersucht.
After the fall, he was examined by the orthopedist.
In texts about joints, back pain, X-rays, surgery, or physical therapy, 'Orthopäde' (orthopedist) usually refers to the relevant specialist doctor.
Die Röntgenbilder zeigte die Patientin ihrem Orthopäden.
The patient showed the X-rays to her orthopedist.
