The use of internal fixation, such as screws, plates, or intramedullary nails, to hold the bones in place.
Complete removal of the articular cartilage to expose the underlying subchondral bone. arthrodesis
Often, supplemental bone (autograft or allograft) is added to bridge gaps and stimulate the natural healing process. Common Applications and Indications The use of internal fixation, such as screws,
Arthrodesis (Joint Fusion): What It Is, Procedure & Recovery The use of internal fixation
Arthrodesis is versatile and can be performed across various parts of the skeletal system:
Arthrodesis: The Clinical Evolution and Significance of Joint Fusion