noun
- Plural of arthrodesis; surgical procedures in which two or more bones are fused together to eliminate motion at a joint.
Usage: medical/surgical term; typically used in clinical and orthopedic contexts
Examples
- The surgeon recommended arthrodeses of the lumbar spine to stabilize the patient's back.
- Multiple arthrodeses were performed to treat the severe arthritis in her hands.
- Arthrodeses are often considered when conservative treatments fail to relieve joint pain.
- The orthopedic team discussed several arthrodeses options for the patient's degenerative disc disease.