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notchplasty

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notchplasty, notchoplasty
an orthopedic procedure to remove osteophytes, which form on the inner margin of the lateral femoral condyle because of stifle instability resulting from cranial cruciate ligament rupture, and reshaping of the intercondylar notch to facilitate placement of the fascial graft during reconstruction of the joint.
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Surgical treatment included debridement of meniscal lesions, stabilization of chondral defects, removal of impinging osteophytes, and notchplasty.
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