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ˌɒs tiˈɒt ə mios·teoto·my

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. osteotomynoun

    surgical sectioning of bone

Wiktionary

  1. osteotomynoun

    The surgical procedure of cutting a bone. This is often performed to either lengthen, shorten, or straighten a bone.

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  1. Osteotomy

    An osteotomy is a surgical operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten or lengthen it or to change its alignment. It is sometimes performed to correct a hallux valgus, or to straighten a bone that has healed crookedly following a fracture. It is also used to correct a coxa vara, genu valgum, and genu varum. The operation is done under a general anaesthetic.Osteotomy is one method to relieve pain of arthritis, especially of the hip and knee. It is being replaced by joint replacement in the older patient.Due to the serious nature of this procedure, recovery may be extensive. Careful consultation with a physician is important in order to ensure proper planning during a recovery phase. Tools exist to assist recovering patients who may have non–weight bearing requirements and include bedpans, dressing sticks, long-handled shoe-horns, grabbers/reachers and specialized walkers and wheelchairs.

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  1. osteotomy

    An osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping of a bone to correct deformities or to improve function and alignment in conditions such as arthritis or bone diseases. It is often used in orthopedics to treat problems related to the hips, knees, hands, and feet.

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  1. Osteotomy

    An osteotomy is a surgical operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment. It is sometimes performed to correct a hallux valgus, or to straighten a bone that has healed crookedly following a fracture. It is also used to correct a coxa vara, genu valgum, and genu varum. The operation is done under a general anaesthetic. Osteotomy is one method to relieve pain in arthritis, especially of the hip and knee. It is being replaced by joint replacement in the older patient. Due to the serious nature of this procedure, recovery may be extensive. Careful consultation with a physician is important in order to ensure proper planning during a recovery phase. Tools exist to assist recovering patients who may have non weight bearing requirements and include bedpans, dressing sticks, long-handled shoe-horns, grabbers/reachers and specialized walkers and wheelchairs.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Osteotomy

    The surgical cutting of a bone. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of osteotomy in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of osteotomy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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