arthrodesis

n., pl., -ses (-sēz).
The surgical fixation of a joint, ultimately resulting in bone fusion. Basically, the procedure is artificially induced ankylosis performed to relieve pain or provide support in a diseased or injured joint.

[ARTHRO- + Greek desis, binding together (from dein, to bind).]

The surgical fusion of bones across a joint that eliminates movement of that joint.

(är-thrŏd'ĭ-sĭs, är'thrə-dē'sĭs)
n.

The surgical fixation of a joint to promote bone fusion. Also called artificial ankylosis, syndesis.

Surgical fusion of a joint.

Arthrodesis of the scapulohumeral joint. By permission from Slatter D, Textbook of Small Animal Surgery, Saunders, 2002

• pancarpal a. — fusion of all carpal joints.