Surgical process of stabilizing or/and joining ends of broken bones is known as:

• A. Lithotomy
• B. Osteofixation
• C. Ankylosis
• D. Rheumatopathy

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the key components of the question: it asks for the surgical process of stabilizing or joining ends of broken bones.
2. Understand the meaning of each medical term provided as options:
3. - Lithotomy: a surgical procedure to remove stones, usually from the urinary tract.
4. - Osteofixation: a surgical procedure involving the fixation or stabilization of broken bones, often using hardware like plates or screws.
5. - Ankylosis: abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones.
6. - Rheumatopathy: a general term referring to diseases of the joints and connective tissue, often involving inflammation.
7. Match the definition of the surgical process (stabilizing or joining broken bones) with the correct term, which is 'Osteofixation'.