Arthrodesis Definition

är-thrŏdĭ-sĭs, ärthrə-dēsĭs
arthrodeses
noun
The surgical fixation of a joint to promote bone fusion, used to treat intractable pain.
American Heritage Medicine

The fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move.

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Other Word Forms of Arthrodesis

Noun

Singular:
arthrodesis
Plural:
arthrodeses

Origin of Arthrodesis

  • arthro– Greek desis binding together (from dein to bind)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Arthrodesis Sentence Examples

  • Arthrodesis is more commonly performed on the bones in the ankle.

  • Arthrodesis is a fusing of bones that normally move independently to limit the ability of a spastic muscle to pull the joint into an abnormal position.

  • Arthrodesis is a fusing of bones that normally move independently, to limit the ability of a spastic muscle to pull the joint into an abnormal position.

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