surgical fixation
[/sɜːrdʒɪkəl fɪkˈseɪʃən/]
nounpl: surgical fixations
fixação cirúrgica
1. A surgical procedure in which bones, joints, or other anatomical structures are stabilized and held in place using implants, plates, screws, or other devices to promote healing and prevent movement
The orthopedic surgeon performed surgical fixation of the fractured tibia using titanium plates and screws.
O cirurgião ortopédico realizou fixação cirúrgica da tíbia fraturada usando placas e parafusos de titânio.
2. The medical technique of immobilizing a body part during or after surgery to ensure proper alignment and healing
Surgical fixation was necessary to stabilize the spinal vertebrae after the trauma.
A fixação cirúrgica foi necessária para estabilizar as vértebras da coluna após o trauma.
Surgical fixation is a standard orthopedic procedure in both Brazilian and American medical systems. In Brazil, as in the USA, this technique is considered the gold standard for treating complex fractures and joint injuries, particularly in major urban medical centers. The terminology is standardized across medical schools and hospitals in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to undergo surgical fixation
require surgical fixation
surgical fixation of the fracture
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