A spur can also be a steel point which is fastened to the leg of a gamecock. It can be a climbing iron. It can be something, which projects or branches off from a main body. In botany a spur is a slender tubular projection from the base of a flower.
Career Requirements. After completing a 4-year bachelor's degree program in biology, pre-medicine or a related field, aspiring orthopedic surgeons must complete four additional years of medical school, followed by a 4- to 5-year orthopedic surgery residency in a hospital.
The physician who specializes in orthopedics will become an orthopedic surgeon. Orthopedists spend a significant amount of time performing surgery, but they also prescribe other types of rehabilitative treatment for people with musculoskeletal system problems. Most residency programs provide one-to-two years in a broader area such as general surgery and three-to-four years of orthopedic surgery training. 2  Orthopedists requiring a further specialization in fields such as hand surgery or sports medicine typically complete their education with a one-year fellowship.