0 the surgical process of joining together the bones of a joint to reduce pain or to help a patient who has problems walking
Arthrodesis of any other joint is rarely indicated.
Prior to that date osteotomy and arthrodesis operations had a much more restricted application to arthritis and were particularly unsuitable for elderly patients with advanced conditions of the disease.
The cages can be packed with autologous bone material in order to promote arthrodesis.
After arthrodesis, non-union, in which fusion of the trapezium bone with the metacarpal bone fails, occurs in 8% to 21% of the cases.
For a long time he was able to keep up with his athletic life but after several years he had to undergo an arthrodesis operation.
The restoration of range of motion is the key feature in favor of ankle replacement with respect to arthrodesis.
Arthrodesis can relieve pain from arthritis and fractures.
A review of 67 consecutive cases having selective thoracic arthrodesis.
