Ollier theory

Ol·li·er the·o·ry

(ō-lē-ā'),

a theory of compensatory growth; after resection of the articular extremity of a bone, the articular cartilage of the other bone entering into the structure of the joint takes on an increased growth.

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Ol·li·er the·o·ry

(ō-lē-ā' thē'ŏr-ē)

A theory of compensatory growth; after resection of the articular extremity of a bone, the articular cartilage of the other bone entering into the structure of the joint takes on an increased growth.

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Ollier,

Louis Xavier Edouard Léopold, French surgeon, 1830-1900.

Ollier approach

Ollier disease - proliferation of cartilage in the metaphyses of several bones, causing distorted growth in length or pathological fractures. Synonym(s): enchondromatosis

Ollier graft - a thin split-thickness graft, usually in small pieces. Synonym(s): Ollier-Thiersch graft; Thiersch graft

Ollier incision

Ollier layer

Ollier method

Ollier operation

Ollier rake retractor

Ollier raspatory

Ollier retractor

Ollier technique

Ollier theory - a theory of compensatory growth.

Ollier-Thiersch graft - Synonym(s): Ollier graft

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