antirotation

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English

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Etymology

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From anti- +‎ rotation.

Adjective

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antirotation (not comparable)

  1. That prevents rotation
    • 2015, Hongling Nie et al., “Effects of continuous fascia iliaca compartment blocks for postoperative analgesia in patients with hip fracture”, in Pain Research & Management : The Journal of the Canadian Pain Society[1], volume 20:
      Inclusion criteria were patients who had hip fractures and were scheduled for open reduction and internal fixation surgery using the antirotation proximal femoral nail technique.