What is arthrodesis?

Arthrodesis is a surgery that artificially connects or connects the joints to stop the painful movement in the joint segment and ensure stability. The most common procedures of arthurning are performed on the back, called the backbone fusion, but this surgical intervention can be performed in other areas of the body. The ankle is another common place for this procedure. Pain with movement is another reason why Fusion may be options. For example, arthritis can cause inflammation or swelling and incorrect joint alignment that causes painful friction of the joints.

There are several methods when joining bones. Bone grafts can be used from the pelvic area or bone shore. This bone can be inserted to form a bridge over the affected area. This real bone connection stimulates new bone growth over it. Metal implants such as pegs, tears also use crews, rods and plates. This type of arthrodesis is used to secure the joint until a new bone grows in its place.

Arthodesis can be used after a severe injury that prevents normal stable joint movement. In recent years, it has also been successful in the treatment of things such as spinal stenosis, narrowing of the spinal canal that can irritate the spinal nerves. Stenosis is a normal part of aging, but in some people it may cause anesthesia, armor and pain. Other conditions arthrodesis can help herniated discs, where the disk or shock absorber inside the spinal cord bones, spine injury, joint deformities, and in some cases even processes of infection. This procedure was also successful in the treatment of ankle arthritis, where the painful bearing and movement are painful.

Because arthrodesis is a surgery, some risks need to be expected. Step removal causes respect or fusion failure. Pain on site is common. Nerve damage may also occur. Possible complications of wound healing, such as infection and deep venous blood clots, are also risk factors that need to be considered.

After arthrodesis, increased stability and alignment can be achieved, but a general reduction in flexibility and movement can be expected, as the joints are now connected together. In most cases, the object reduction is achieved. Subsequent physical therapy is often recommended to reconnect full movement and strength.

General health and realistic goals should be taken into account before the decision for this operation. Your healthcare provider usually runs out all other conservative treatment options before weighing arthrodesis surgery.