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Synostosis of joints

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The abnormal fusion of neighboring bones across a joint. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

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  • UMLS:C4022183
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Note that contracture refers to a reduction of joint mobility due to permanent shortening of the soft parts around a joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments, fasciae, or skin. Ankylosis and contracture can occur together or alone. Fibrous ankylosis refers to adhesions between the opposing surface of a joint. Cartilaginous ankylosis implies the fusion of two apposed cartilaginous surfaces. Bony ankylosis or synostosis refers to an osseous union between articulating surfaces.

created by

doelkens

creation date

2010-06-24T06:04:02Z

definition

The abnormal fusion of neighboring bones across a joint.

has exact synonym

Bony ankylosis, Fusion of joints

id

HP:0100240