exostectomy

ex·os·tec·to·my

(ek'sos-tek'tŏ-mē),

Removal of an exostosis.

[exostosis + G. ektomē, excision]

exostectomy

Orthopedics The surgical excision of an exostosis or other bony bump. See Exostosis, Subungual exostosis.

References in periodicals archive ?

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

Full browser ?

CITE

Site: Follow: Share:

Open / Close