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.
Going Through School. 1  1. Make an education plan. Even in high school, you can start planning for a career in orthopedic surgery. 2  2. Develop strong study habits. In high school and college, you should do your utmost to develop good study habits. 3  3. Learn finger dexterity.