Surgical fusion of a joint. The joint becomes stiff after the surfaces of the joint are removed and the bone ends are united.
The surgical fixation of a joint by fusion of the joint surfaces
A surgically induced or spontaneous fusion of a joint.
The fusion of bones across a joint space, thereby limiting or eliminating movement. It may occur spontaneously or as a result of a surgical procedure, such as fusion of the spine.
The surgical fixation of a joint, ultimately resulting in bone fusion, performed to relieve pain or provide support in a diseased or injured joint.
Surgical fixation or fusion of a joint.
surgical fusion or immobilization of a joint
Arthrodesis, also known as artificial ankylosis or syndesis, is the artificial induction of joint ossification between two bones via surgery. This is done to relieve intractable pain in a joint which cannot be managed by pain medication, splints, or other normally-indicated treatments. The typical causes of such pain are fractures which disrupt the joint, and arthritis.