neurectomy
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neurectomies
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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
On June 5 ulnar neurectomy was performed, with the result that the mare became sound, and went to work three weeks later.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
In that case, neurectomy must necessarily be performed again.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
There are few cases then, where neurectomy is materially helpful.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
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 Harry Caulton Reeks
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