osteoplasty (Meaning)
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osteoplasty (n.)
An operation or process by which the total or partial loss of a bone is remedied.
Synonyms & Antonyms of osteoplasty
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osteoplasty Sentence Examples
- Osteoplasty surgery involves the reshaping or reconstructing of bone to correct deformities or restore functionality.
- Skull osteoplasty is performed to enlarge the skull cavity in cases of craniosynostosis, a condition where the skull bones fuse prematurely.
- Pelvic osteoplasty aims to widen the pelvic outlet to facilitate childbirth in women with narrow pelvic dimensions.
- Facial osteoplasty can involve the repositioning of facial bones to improve aesthetics or correct functional issues such as TMJ disorders.
- Vertebral osteoplasty is a procedure where cement is injected into collapsed vertebrae to stabilize them and relieve pain.
- Tibial osteoplasty involves the surgical correction of bone deformities in the tibia, primarily for orthopedic conditions.
- Acetabular osteoplasty is performed to reshape the acetabulum, the hip socket, to improve joint alignment and prevent dislocation.
- Cranial osteoplasty includes both bone removal and grafting to create space for brain expansion or repair skull defects.
- Orthodontic osteoplasty refers to surgical bone remodeling procedures that are used in conjunction with orthodontic treatment to enhance tooth alignment.
- In revision osteoplasty, a previous osteoplasty procedure is modified or repeated to address persistent or new bone deformities.
FAQs About the word osteoplasty
An operation or process by which the total or partial loss of a bone is remedied.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Osteoplasty surgery involves the reshaping or reconstructing of bone to correct deformities or restore functionality.
Skull osteoplasty is performed to enlarge the skull cavity in cases of craniosynostosis, a condition where the skull bones fuse prematurely.
Pelvic osteoplasty aims to widen the pelvic outlet to facilitate childbirth in women with narrow pelvic dimensions.
Facial osteoplasty can involve the repositioning of facial bones to improve aesthetics or correct functional issues such as TMJ disorders.
