NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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osteotomy
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osteoclasis
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osteorrhaphy
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osteoclast
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why is an osteotomy performed? Your surgeon performs an osteotomy to: Correct the angle, bowing or rotation of your bones. Correct the alignment of a deformed or unjoined joint.
Detailed explanation-2: -Osteoclasis: (oss-tee-OCK-lah-sis) surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity. Oste/o bone, -clasis to break.
Detailed explanation-3: -British Dictionary definitions for osteoclasis osteoclasis. / (ˌɒstɪˈɒkləsɪs) / noun. surgical fracture of a bone to correct deformity. absorption of bone tissue.
Detailed explanation-4: -Osteoclasis is a simple procedure used to fracture the metatarsal head in attempt to reduce pressure under the affected metatarsal without transferring excessive pressure to adjacent metatarsals.