0 the surgical process of joining together the bones of a joint to reduce pain or to help a patient who has problems walking --
There are also fewer options if the replacement fails, the main option being arthrodesis (surgical fusion of the joint) which results in a pain-free but lame gait.
In the following decade, the disappointing results of long-term follow-up clinical studies of the pioneering designs has left ankle arthrodesis as the surgical treatment of choice for these patients.
This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients, replacing the conventional use of arthrodesis, i.e. fusion of the bones.
A review of 67 consecutive cases having selective thoracic arthrodesis.
Arthrodesis can relieve pain from arthritis and fractures.
The restoration of range of motion is the key feature in favor of ankle replacement with respect to arthrodesis.
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.
After arthrodesis, non-union, in which fusion of the trapezium bone with the metacarpal bone fails, occurs in 8% to 21% of the cases.
