Which Is a Surgical Procedure Performed to Fuse the Bones

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which is a surgical procedure performed to fuse the bones in a degenerated,unstable joint?

• A)arthrodesis
• B)amputation
• C)arthrocentesis
• D)joint replacement surgery

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Definitions:

Intraocular Pressure

The fluid pressure inside the eye, critical for maintaining eye shape and proper vision; abnormalities can indicate glaucoma.

Measure

To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something typically using an instrument or device designed for that purpose.

Phacolysis

A surgical procedure for cataract removal where the lens is liquefied and aspirated.

Crystalline Lens

A transparent, flexible structure in the eye that helps to focus light onto the retina, changing shape to aid in visual accommodation.