Ostectomy
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| ICD-9-CM | 77.9 |
An ostectomy is a procedure involving the removal of bone.
Examples include:
In dentistry, ostectomy refers specifically to the removal of bone surrounding a tooth in an attempt to eliminate an adjacent periodontal pocket.
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Procedures involving bones and joints
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