OGSTON'S LINE'S OPERATION
\ˈɒɡstənz lˈa͡ɪnz ˌɒpəɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˈɒɡstənz lˈaɪnz ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃən], \ˈɒ_ɡ_s_t_ə_n_z l_ˈaɪ_n_z ˌɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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(1) Separation of the internal condyle of the femur, followed by forcible straightening of the limb, for the correction of knock-knee; (2) treatment of flatfoot by removal of the adjacent articular surfaces of the talus and navicular bone in order to effect ankylosis between them.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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premonstratensians
- Regular instituted 1120, St. Norbert (whence Norbertines), at Premonstratum [L. , pointed out, it was said, by the Virgin], in Picardy. They were also called White Canons, from colour of their dress.
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