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.
Educational Requirements. Those who wish to become orthopedic surgeons can complete any degree program as undergraduates, which usually takes four years. However, because they must complete certain classes in order to be accepted to medical school, most choose degrees in biology, chemistry or related sciences.