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arthrodesis

/ˌɑːr.θrəˈdiː.sɪs/

Traduction: Terme médical désignant une intervention chirurgicale visant à fixer ou à fusionner une articulation pour l'immobiliser et favoriser la consolidation osseuse.

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/ˌɑːr.θrəˈdiː.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • frTerme médical désignant une intervention chirurgicale visant à fixer ou à fusionner une articulation pour l'immobiliser et favoriser la consolidation osseuse.

A medical term referring to the surgical fixation or fusion of a joint, intended to immobilize it and promote bone fusion.

  1. Surgical joint fusionC2formalmedical

    A surgical procedure that permanently fuses a joint, eliminating movement to relieve pain or correct deformity.

    frArthrodèse

    • The patient underwent arthrodesis of the ankle to treat severe arthritis.
    • Spinal arthrodesis is commonly performed to stabilize the vertebrae.
    • After the arthrodesis, the joint was completely immobile but pain-free.
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