A surgical procedure in which vertebrae in the spine or a joint is surgically fused.

The surgical fusion of a joint. The procedure removes any remaining articular cartilage and positions the adjacent bones to promote bone growth across a joint. A successful fusion eliminates the joint [..]

A surgical procedure to fuse the bones of a joint. Braces or orthotics are generally used to maintain or support the fusion of these bones post surgically

The fusion of bones across a joint space, thereby limiting or eliminating movement. It may occur spontaneously or as a result of a surgical procedure, such as fusion of the spine.

(n) the surgical fixation of a joint which is intended to result in bone fusion

Joining together two bones to reduce pain and provide stability to a damaged, arthritic, or painful joint.

Back Surgery Video: How Spinal Fusion Stops Back Pain Arthrodesis is the fusion of vertebrae over a joint space that occurs through a natural process or as a result of surgical procedure. In surgery, [..]

Describes the surgical fixation of a joint. By encouraging bone cells to multiply, the procedure achieves fusion of the joint surfaces. It is also called artificial ankylosis. A spinal fusion is an ar [..]

Surgical fusion of a joint to relieve pain (Modern)

The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone Cells. (Dorland, 28th ed)

The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells. (Dorland, 28th ed)

The surgical fixation or fusion of a joint.