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bunionectomy

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bun·ion·ec·to·my (bny-nkt-m)
n.
Excision of a bunion.

bunionectomy
[bun′yənek′təmē]
excision of a bunion.

bunionectomy
Surgery The surgical excision of a bunion, most often from the base of the great toe, followed by immobilization in a plaster cast for 1-2 months


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A bunionectomy is the surgical procedure in which the bony enlargement is removed and the alignment of the toe joint is corrected.
In addition to the two phase 3 trials, an open label, multi-center safety study will be conducted in 150 patients undergoing minor procedures, including arthroscopy, bunionectomy, dilation and curettage, upper endoscopy, hysteroscopy, lithotripsy, arterio-venous shunt placement, and trans-esophageal echocardiograms.
In addition to the two pivotal trials, an open label, multi-center safety study will be conducted in 150 patients undergoing minor procedures, including arthroscopy, bunionectomy, dilation and curettage, endoscopy, hysteroscopy, lithotripsy, shunt placement and trans-esophageal echoes.
 
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