Osteosarcoma
A cancer of the bone that is most common in adolescents and young adults. Treatment involves surgery, usually followed by chemotherapy or radiation. The site of the tumor is the most important prognostic factor, because it determines whether the tumor can be surgically removed. Also known as osteogenic sarcoma.
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- Osteosynthesis
A surgical procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by mechanical devices such as metal plates, pins, rods, wires or screws. Osteosynthesis refers particularly to internal fixation of a fracture by such means, as opposed to external fixation of a fracture by a splint or cast.
- Osteotomy
Taking out part or all of a bone, or cutting into or through bone.
- Osteotomy, block
Surgical removal of a section of bone.
- Osteotomy, displacement
Surgical reconfiguration of a bone by changing its physical relationship to other bones.
- Osteotomy, cuneiform
Surgical removal of a triangular piece of bone.