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orthopedic or orthopaedic? - and why


Posted: Dec 01, 2009

I see it both ways and don't use it much myself but it always makes me wonder which is "proper" and why? 

Or is it just a matter of preference?

thank you.

I dont know much, but I would think orthopedic is standard.. - dawn

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and probably preference? It seems though, that orthopedic is used most frequently--from what I've come across.

Either is correct. - Ortho MT for many years

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I've always used orthopaedic, though, as that is how most offices spell their names.

ortho - mt

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I think it is all preference.


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