Arthrotomy
arthrotomy
arthrotomy ar·throt·o·my (är-thrŏt’ə-mē)
n.
Incision into a joint. Also called synosteotomy.
Historical Examples
If the reduction is impossible, an arthrotomy with excision of the astragalus may be necessary.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry Maximilian Stern
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