Orthopedics is a field characterized by its strong practical application. Traditional clinical teaching methods in orthopedics show significant limitations in meeting the demands of modern medical education, including outdated philosophies and a lack of flexibility in instructional design. These challenges make it difficult to significantly enhance the quality of orthopedic teaching. In contrast, the multi-dimensional teaching approach promotes active learning among students. It utilizes diverse educational resources and incorporates various teaching styles from different instructors. This method enhances students’ comprehensive skills while increasing instructional adaptability, aligning with the reform needs in orthopedic education. Based on this, the article provides a concise overview of the benefits of the multi-dimensional teaching model, examines the drawbacks of conventional teaching methods, and proposes targeted teaching strategies to serve as a valuable reference for relevant educators.