Arthrodesis (also known as Arthrodeses): The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells. (Dorland, 28th ed)

NIH MeSH · D001174Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthrodesis

Also known asArthrodeses

Definition

The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells. (Dorland, 28th ed)

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.100

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Common questions about Arthrodesis

What does Arthrodesis mean in medicine?
The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells. (Dorland, 28th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Arthrodesis known by any other names?
Yes. Arthrodesis is also referred to as Arthrodeses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Arthrodesis sit in the medical classification?
Arthrodesis falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001174) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗