Arthrodesisof any other joint is rarely indicated.
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Prior to that date osteotomy andarthrodesisoperations had a much more restricted application to arthritis and were particularly unsuitable for elderly patients with advanced conditions of the disease.
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The cages can be packed with autologous bone material in order to promotearthrodesis.
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Afterarthrodesis, non-union, in which fusion of the trapezium bone with the metacarpal bone fails, occurs in 8% to 21% of the cases.
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For a long time he was able to keep up with his athletic life but after several years he had to undergo anarthrodesisoperation.
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The restoration of range of motion is the key feature in favor of ankle replacement with respect toarthrodesis.
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Arthrodesiscan relieve pain from arthritis and fractures.
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A review of 67 consecutive cases having selective thoracicarthrodesis.
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This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients, replacing the conventional use ofarthrodesis, i.e. fusion of the bones.
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In the following decade, the disappointing results of long-term follow-up clinical studies of the pioneering designs has left anklearthrodesisas the surgical treatment of choice for these patients.
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There are also fewer options if the replacement fails, the main option beingarthrodesis(surgical fusion of the joint) which results in a pain-free but lame gait.
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