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What is the surgical procedure for suturing bone called?

Osteotomy
Osterrhaphy
Osteoplasty
Osteopathy

The correct answer is: Osterrhaphy

The surgical procedure for suturing bone is called osterrhaphy. This term specifically refers to the technique of suturing together the edges of a bone or the fragments of a fractured bone. It emphasizes the repair or reconstruction of the bony structure to ensure proper healing and alignment. Osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping bone, commonly used to correct bone deformities or to relieve pressure on joints. Osteoplasty refers to the reconstruction or augmentation of bone, typically performed to reshape or repair damaged bones. Osteopathy, on the other hand, is a holistic approach to health care that emphasizes the body's ability to heal itself and does not directly pertain to surgical procedures involving bone suturing. Each of these terms refers to different surgical methods or approaches concerning bone and should not be confused with osterrhaphy when the specific action of suturing is being discussed.