1) Orthopedic surgical procedure
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Epiphysiodesis is a pediatric surgical procedure in which the epiphyseal (growth) plate of a bone is fused either temporarily or permanently to delay growth of a long bone. This procedure is often used to slow or halt the growth of a morphologically normal leg to allow a shorter leg to grow to a matching length. == Limitations == The procedure mus...
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(from the article `bone disease`) Epiphysiodesis (the fixing of the epiphysis to the bone shaft) is aimed at temporary or permanent cessation of growth in a metaphyseal cartilage. The ...
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1. Premature union of the epiphysis with the diaphysis, resulting in cessation of growth. ... 2. An operative procedure that partially or totally destroys an epiphysis and may incorporate a bone graft to produce fusion of the epiphysis or premature cessation of its growth; generally undertaken to equalise leg length. ... Origin: epiphysis + G. Desi...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ep′i-fiz-ē-od′ĕ-sis Definitions: 1. Premature union of the epiphysis with the diaphysis, resulting in cessation of growth. 2. An operative procedure that partially or totally destroys an epiphysis and may incorporate a bone graft to produce fusion of the epiphysis or premature cessation of its growth;...
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Premature union of an epiphysis with the diaphysis
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