Ankylotomy
Definition
A historical surgical intervention or reconstructive technique consisting of the sectioning of fibrous bridges, retracted ligaments, calcified joint capsules, or rigid tendons, performed to release a pathologically locked joint and partially or fully restore its functional mobility.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ankylotomy
- Joint arthrolysis
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular structural plural variations derived from clinical Latin roots. |
| Formation | Medical compound using the combining form 'anchilo-' (stiff) and the Greek suffixoid '-tomy' (incision/cutting). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [aŋ.ki.lo.to.ˈni.e] |
| Source | Stedman's Medical Dictionary and Historical Surgery Index |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În tratatele vechi de ortopedie, o anchilotomie era singura soluție pentru pacienții cu genunchi complet rigizi.
EN: In old orthopedic treatises, an ankylotomy was the only solution for patients with completely rigid knees.
RO: Echipa medicală a efectuat o anchilotomie parțială pentru a secționa aderențele formate după traumatism.
EN: The medical team performed a partial ankylotomy to section the adhesions formed after the trauma.
RO: Evoluția tehnicilor moderne de artroscopie a înlocuit clasica anchilotomie cu proceduri mult mai puțin invazive.
EN: The evolution of modern arthroscopy techniques has replaced classical ankylotomy with much less invasive procedures.
Idioms & Phrases
Anchilotomie articulară / Articular ankylotomy
RO: Incizie chirurgicală directă la nivelul capsulei unei încheieturi pentru eliminarea blocajului osos sau fibros.
EN: Direct surgical incision at the capsule level of a joint to eliminate bony or fibrous blockage.
Indicație de anchilotomie / Ankylotomy indication
RO: Criteriu clinic stabilit de chirurg atunci când nicio formă de kinetoterapie nu mai poate reda mobilitatea.
EN: Clinical criterion established by the surgeon when no form of physical therapy can restore mobility anymore.
Anchilotomie post-traumatică / Post-traumatic ankylotomy
RO: Intervenție de urgență sau de revizie aplicată pentru ruperea punților cicatriceale apărute după fracturi grave.
EN: Emergency or revision intervention applied to break cicatricial bridges appearing after severe fractures.
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