Five of the 13 patients (38%) who underwent arthrodesis with an external fixator had clinical and radiographic union at a mean of five months (range, three to 10 months) following the definitive ...

First metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis procedures are a common surgical intervention used to treat pain associated at the first metatarsophalangeal joint associated with degenerative changes. The ...

A surgical procedure called "fetlock arthrodesis" can be a life-saving procedure for a horse with a serious sesamoid fracture; the procedure involves repair by fusing the bones of the ankle joint it's ...

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Medicare Part B may cover lapiplasty (bunion surgery) if a doctor deems it medically necessary. However, coverage of the lapiplasty procedure specifically is not guaranteed. Medicare may cover other ...

Geaux Rocket Ride, winner of the Haskell Stakes and one of the favorites for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, was euthanized Wednesday, four days after he suffered a catastrophic injury to his right front ...