Desmopexia

/ˌdɛzmoʊˈpɛksiə/ noun

Definition

A surgical procedure that involves fixing, anchoring, or reattaching ligaments or connective tissue.

Etymology

From Greek 'desmos' (ligament) + 'pexia' (fixation). The '-pexia' suffix in medicine indicates surgical fixation or attachment procedures.

Kelly Says

When surgeons perform desmopexia, they're literally tightening the structural 'ropes' of your body—this is common in joint repair surgery where loose ligaments need to be repositioned and secured.

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