1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="qc4va2o49q"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/arthrodesis/">Arthrodesis</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/arthrodesis/embed/#?secret=qc4va2o49q" width="600" height="338" title="“Arthrodesis” — Glossary" data-secret="qc4va2o49q" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> The immobilization of a joint accomplished surgically.The fusing of the surfaces of a joint by surgical means. Artificial ankylosis.Fixation of a joint.A surgical operation in which a joint is fused in position, so preventing pain from movement.Aurgical procedure to fuse the bones in a degenerate or unstable joint.The surgical fusion or immobilization of the bones in a damaged joint for the purpose of supporting the joint and relieving pain. The procedure, often performed on the foot or ankle, involves removing the weightbearing surfaces of the joint. A fixation device is then implanted to hold the bones together during the healing process. As they heal, the bones grow together until they are united.Fusion of bones across a joint space by surgical means, which eliminates movement. This operation is performed when a joint is very painful, highly unstable, grossly deformed or chronically infected, or when an arthroplasty would be inadvisable or impossible.An operation for fixating the bones in a diseased joint in a given position so that the joint cannot be moved. It is usually done if pain and deformity in a diseased joint — caused, for instance, by rheumatoid arthritis — are so bad that they cannot be relieved by drugs, physiotherapy, splinting or arthroplasty.An operative intervention occasionally employed to address hip complications in younger individuals, wherein the femoral head is directly fused to the acetabulum.The inflammatory response affecting one or more joints, potentially resulting in alterations to the structure of the affected joint(s). This condition induces pain and swelling.Arthrodesis is a surgical intervention that involves the fusion of the two bones within a diseased joint to immobilize it, thereby alleviating pain in the affected region.Arthrodesis is conducted when a joint is afflicted with pain or instability, and alternative remedies, including medications or arthroplasty (the implantation of an artificial joint), have proven unsuccessful or unsuitable.Arthrodesis of a small joint, such as a finger joint, can be performed using a local anesthetic. However, a general anesthetic is utilized for larger joints. Typically, the procedure involves the removal of cartilage, which serves as smooth and shock-absorbing tissue, from the ends of the two bones. Additionally, a superficial layer of bone is extracted from each end. Subsequently, the two ends are aligned to facilitate fusion during the growth of new bone cells. In some instances, plates, rods, or screws may be employed to maintain the proper position of the bones. Furthermore, a bone graft may be carried out as deemed necessary.During the arthrodesis procedure for the knee or ankle joints, it may be essential to provide additional stability to the area for the duration of the healing process. This is achieved by inserting pins through the skin, effectively immobilizing the joint and maintaining its stability until the healing is fully accomplished.The process of achieving complete bone union in arthrodesis can vary, taking up to six months or even less in certain instances. Occasionally, fusion of the bones may not occur, but the gap between them is typically filled with fibrous tissue, which possesses sufficient strength to emulate the effects and stability of bone fusion.After undergoing arthrodesis, the affected joint loses all capacity for movement, in contrast to the possibilities afforded by arthroplasty. Nevertheless, the notable advantage of arthrodesis over arthroplasty is that once the procedure is completed, there is no requirement for regular monitoring or ongoing care. Consequently, patients can confidently anticipate a permanent resolution to the joint problem.A surgical procedure that involves cutting away the two surfaces of a joint and then joining them together to allow the bones to fuse.