No, because orthopedics covers congenital stuff like scoliosis too

Europeans refusing to learn etymology again... You would think they'd have an easier time with this.

It actually makes more sense when you learn that American English is formed by the foreign languages of the people who immigrate here. But Europeans also have issues with foreigners so I guess that adds up.

Entirely different things, and I think the meme actually correctly corresponds to orthopedics. It's a pediatric specialty, and unfortunately, most of the treatments are some form or another of restraining body parts so they grow straight. Hence the snake tied to the rod in order to remain straight instead of wrapping and slithering around.