ANKYLOSIS
\ˌaŋkɪlˈə͡ʊsɪs], \ˌaŋkɪlˈəʊsɪs], \ˌa_ŋ_k_ɪ_l_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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By William R. Warner
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An affection, in which there is great difficulty or even impossibility of moving a diarthrodial articulation. It is so called, because the limb commonly remains in a constant state of flexion, and a joint thus affected is said to be ankylo'sed. Anchylosis is said to be complete or true, when there is an intimate adhesion between the synovial surfaces, with union of the articular extremities of the bones. In the incomplete or false anchylosis, there is obscure motion, but the fibrous parts around the joint are more or less stiff and thickened. In the treatment of this last state, the joint must be gently and gradually exercised; and oily, relaxing applications be assiduously employed.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Incorrectly spelled anchylosis, because the Greek letter is k not ch. Stiff-joint. The adhesion of the articulating ends of two or more bones. If the bones themselves are fused the condition is known as bony a. If only the surrounding structures, as false or spinous a. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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