An Arthrodesis should seldom be performed at the ankle until the child has passed his eighth year, or at the knee until he has reached his twentieth year.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
The rigid knee produced by Arthrodesis affords good support but is inconvenient in sitting.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
When these methods are impracticable, the upper arm may be fixed to the trunk by some form of apparatus, or Arthrodesis is performed so that the movements of the scapula are communicated to the upper arm; the best attitude for ankylosis is one of abduction with medial rotation, so that the hand can be brought to the mouth.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson