exostectomy

ex·os·tec·to·my

(ek'sos-tek'tŏ-mē),
Removal of an exostosis.
Synonym(s): exostosectomy
[exostosis + G. ektomē, excision]
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exostectomy

Orthopedics The surgical excision of an exostosis or other bony bump. See Exostosis, Subungual exostosis.
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Post-surgical care of a professional ballet dancer following calcaneal exostectomy and debridement with re-attachment of the left Achilles tendon.
Achilles tendinopathy in dancers
Other surgical procedures include exostectomy of bony prominences, osteotomy, partial tarsectomy, and Achilles tendon lengthening.
Charcot's osteoarthropathy: an increased awareness of this condition may help in enabling an earlier diagnosis, instituting appropriate treatment, and preventing severe deformity and disability
In a case report format, we describe the post-surgical care of a professional ballet dancer following calcaneal exostectomy and debridement with re-attachment of the left Achilles tendon.
The patient opted for a left foot calcaneal exostectomy and debridement and reattachment of the left Achilles tendon.
Post-surgical care of a professional ballet dancer following calcaneal exostectomy and debridement with re-attachment of the left Achilles tendon
While it delineates the border of the articular surface, it is an unreliable landmark for the planning of a medial exostectomy. In severe deformities, the hallux valgus interphalangeus angle may be located in the center of the MT head.
Decision making in the treatment of hallux valgus
A new method for reattachment of the tendo achillis following retrocalcaneal exostectomy. J Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Suture/Eyelet Orientation Effects On Bone Anchor Failure Strengths: Improving Surgical Repair of Tendons Torn Off Bone
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