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sequestrectomy
Indications:
- sequestrum, osteonecrosis
- osteomyelitis
- bone abscess
Procedure:
- surgical resection of sequestrum (dead bone that has become separated from viable bone)
Specific
sequestrectomy, clavicle
sequestrectomy, forearm/wrist
sequestrectomy, humerus
sequestrectomy, olecranon process
sequestrectomy, phalanx, toe
sequestrectomy, radius
sequestrectomy, scapula
sequestrectomy, talus/calcaneus
sequestrectomy, tarsal/metatarsal
General
orthopedic surgery
surgical resection (excision)
References
- Encyclo: Sequestrectomy
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/define/SEQUESTRECTOMY