myoplasty: Like myodesis, myoplasty is a surgical technique used to foster distal muscle stabilization. In this technique, muscle is sutured to muscle and then placed over the end of the bone before closing the wound.

What does Myorrhaphy mean?

[ mī-ôr′ə-fē ] n. Suture of a muscle.

What does Myorrhexis mean in medical terms?

[ mī′ə-rĕk′sĭs ] n. Tearing of a muscle.