osteosynthesis /os·teo·syn·the·sis/ (-sin´this-is) surgical fastening of the ends of a fractured bone.
osteosynthesis
osteosynthesis (os´tēōsin´th
sis),
os·te·o·syn·the·sis ( s t - -s n th-ss)n. 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´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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