The phrase "surgical stabilization" refers to a medical procedure that involves using surgical techniques to make a certain part of the body more stable or secure. Full definition
While casts and splints are used in veterinary medicine to treat fractured bones, the majority of fractures seen in veterinary medicine are not amenable to healing with a cast; most require surgical stabilization for a good outcome. (petsinthecitymagazine.com)
A majority of ACL tears need surgical stabilization of the knee joint and the sooner the surgery is performed, the less likely a pet is to suffer secondary injuries such as a second ACL tear in the opposing hind leg. (lyndenvet.com)
«Our data strongly suggests that initial biochemical changes after injury may have powerful consequences that can not be mitigated by surgical stabilization alone,» notes Lattermann. (sciencedaily.com)