artificial ankylosis


ar·throd·e·sis

(ar-throd'ĕ-sis, ar-thrō-dē'sis), The stiffening of a joint by operative means. Synonym(s): artificial ankylosis [arthro- + G. desis, a binding together]

ar·thro·de·sis

(ahr-thrō'dē-sis) The stiffening of a joint by operative means.
Synonym(s): artificial ankylosis, syndesis.
[arthro- + G. desis, a binding together]

artificial ankylosis

The surgical fixation of a joint. See also: ankylosis