noun
- A surgical procedure in which two or more bones in a joint are fused together to reduce pain and increase stability.
Usage: Medical/surgical term; Also called joint fusion
Examples
- The orthopedic surgeon recommended arthrodesis to treat the patient's severe ankle arthritis.
- After the arthrodesis procedure, the joint became immobile but pain-free.
- Arthrodesis is often considered when other treatments for joint damage have failed.
- The recovery period following arthrodesis typically lasts several months.
- Spinal arthrodesis is commonly performed to stabilize vertebrae affected by degenerative disc disease.