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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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Part 6, "Wrist and Distal Radial Ulnar Joint," addresses tendinopathies, carpal fractures and instabilities, triangular fibrocartilage injuries, external and internal fixation of distal radius fractures, ulnar head resection, proximal row carpectomy, arthroscopy, wrist arthroplasty, and arthrodesis. [Lengthening of the femur with simultaneous closed arthrodesis of the hip joint]. One is called an arthroplasy and the other an arthrodesis. |
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