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Surgical Definitions Flashcards

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Excision/resection arthroplasty

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Removal of bone and cartilage of bone or both sides of joint

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Arthrodesis

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Surgical stiffening or fusion of a joint in position or place

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Osteotomy

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Surgical realignment of bone

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Debridement

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Removal of diseased tissue

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Decompression

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Making more space

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Athroplasty

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Reshaping of joint

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