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osteosynthesis /os·teo·syn·the·sis/ (-sin´this-is) surgical fastening of the ends of a fractured bone.

os·te·o·syn·the·sis (

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The process of mechanically bringing the ends of a fractured bone close together, as by wiring together or attaching to a metal plate.

osteosynthesis

[-sin′thəsis]

the surgical fixation of a bone by any internal mechanical means. It is usually performed in the treatment of fractures.

osteosynthesis [os″te-o-sin´thĕ-sis]

surgical fastening of the ends of a fractured bone.

osteosynthesis (os´tēōsin´th

sis),

n See osseointegration.

osteosynthesis, miniplate,

n an internal procedure for repairing fractures to the mandible by using titanium or stainless steel plates and screws to stabilize the bone fragments in proper alignment.

osteosynthesis

surgical fastening of the ends of a fractured bone.

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osteosynthesis (redirected from miniplate osteosynthesis)

osteosynthesis
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