13 Flashcards
Arthrodesis
Surgical fusion of a joint
Acromioplasty
Surgical procedure on the acromion of the shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Tumor in the bone
Arthroscopy
Direct visualization of a joint
Discectomy
Surgical removal of a disc in the spine
Endarterectomy
Surgical removal of plaque from an artery
Pericardectomy
Surgical removal of the sac like membrane surrounding the heart
Cholecystectomy
Removal of the gallbladder
Colostomy
To create an opening in the colon
Pyeloplasty
Surgical repair of the renal pelvis may be to relieve an obstruction
Gastroplasty
Surgical repair of the stomach
Enterorrahohy
Surgical suture of the intestine
Grafting
Transplant
Ex iliac bone grafting is taking bone from the hip and putting it elsewhere
Foramen
An opening or passage in bones where blood vessels and nerves enter and leave