Definition
osteotomies
noun
- Plural of osteotomy; surgical procedures in which a bone is cut and realigned to correct deformity or improve function.
Usage: Medical/surgical term; Commonly used in orthopedic surgery
Examples
- The surgeon performed multiple osteotomies to correct the patient's severe leg misalignment.
- Osteotomies are often used to treat arthritis by redistributing weight across the joint.
- The orthopedic team discussed several osteotomies as treatment options for the congenital deformity.
- Recovery from osteotomies typically requires several months of physical therapy.
- Modern imaging techniques help surgeons plan osteotomies with greater precision.