Chiropractic Orthopedics is a separate and distinct specialty within the scope of practice of chiropractic.

Chiropractic Orthopedics shall be considered that branch of orthopedics, the purposes of which are by non-cutting techniques to prevent and correct deformity, to preserve and improve the function of bones, muscles, joints and their nerve apparatus when such is threatened or impaired by defects, lesions or disease.

Only those doctors of chiropractic who have successfully completed the prescribed courses in postgraduate chiropractic orthopedics, presented by an approved chiropractic college, and who hold a valid certificate of graduation from the prescribed courses in chiropractic orthopedics, are allowed to use the term "Chiropractic Orthopedist".

Board Certification in Chiropractic Orthopedics is available from the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics (ABCO), conferring the title Diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics (DABCO)