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arthrodesis [är′thräd·ə·səs] (medicine) Fusion of a joint by removing the articular surfaces and securing bony union. Also known as operative ankylosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[1] Patients receiving arthrodeses and patients who had bilateral Charcot's arthrophathy were casted for longer periods of time (approximately 6 months versus 4 months) and took longer to return to permanent footwear (approximately 11 months versus 6 months). Effects of arthrodeses on walking: kinematic and kinetic studies of subtalar and knee arthrodesis. The physical therapist also participates in postoperative management of surgical interventions, which may include soft tissue releases, synovectomies, epiphysiodeses, arthrodeses, and joint replacements. |
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