neurectomy
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I may feel that an alternative procedure would be a better option for you—a presacral neurectomy, for example—and I will let you know as much, but at the end of the day it’s your choice.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2018
Ten Minutes.—Lameness had almost disappeared; so much so, that the opinion as to navicular disease was confirmed, and neurectomy was performed.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
The os pedis is also liable to fractures from pricks, from treads in the region of the wings, and from the malnutrition and careless use of the foot sometimes following neurectomy.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
This operation is performed in the same position as is the higher operation of plantar neurectomy, and may be either internal or external.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
From the prominence we have given to the unfortunate sequelæ of the operation it might possibly be inferred that, while not giving it our absolute condemnation, we regard neurectomy with a certain amount of distrust.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
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