arthrodesis

[ahr-throd-uh-sis]

permanent surgical immobilization of a joint.

Origin of arthrodesis

1900–05; arthro- + Greek désis binding together, equivalent to dé(ein) to bind + -sis -sis

Also called artificial ankylosis.

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The rigid knee produced by arthrodesis affords good support but is inconvenient in sitting.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.
Alexander Miles
Arthrodesis of the ankle alone or along with the mid-tarsal joint may be indicated when these joints are flail-like.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.
Alexander Miles

arthrodesis in Medicine

[är-thrŏd′ĭ-sĭs, är′thrə-dē′sĭs]

The surgical fixation of a joint to promote bone fusion.artificial ankylosis syndesis