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.
Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in treating the musculoskeletal system; they may specialize in areas such as sports medicine or hand surgery. The orthopedic surgery career path requires 8-9 years of post-baccalaureate education, along with continued maintenance of board certification.