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Surgical Technology
Ortho Procedures
Term | Definition |
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Bankart Procedure | the glenoid rim is reattached to the joint capsule with a biosynthetic or other anchoring device or with heavy sutures. "reattach the labrum to the glenoid fossa" |
Rotator Cuff Repair | the tendons of the rotator cuff are attached to the humerus with sutures or anchor-suturing devices. and acromioplasty may be done in the same procedure. |
Total shoulder arthroplasty | the humeral head and glenoid capsule are replaced with artificial components to restore function and relieve pain. indications:persistent pain thats not relieved by conservative surgery |
Open reduction internal fixation of forearm fractures | fractures of the mid radius and ulna are usually repaired using a dynamic compression plate. |
External fixation of the radial shaft | fixation of the radius mid shaft is performed as a temporary repair of severe open fractures or those with severe soft tissue injury |
Dupuytren Contracture | constricted palmar fascia is incised and released to restore mobility to the hand and fingers |