Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
osteoplasty
noun
/ˈɒstiəʊplæsti/
Definition
Osteoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves the reconstruction or repair of bone.
Examples
- The surgeon performed an osteoplasty to correct the patient’s fractured bone.
- After the injury, osteoplasty was required to restore the bone’s original shape.
Meaning
The term refers to the surgical technique used to reshape or repair bone structures, often to treat deformities or injuries.
Synonyms
- Bone reconstruction
- Bone repair
- Osteosynthesis
