Podiatry

It is defined as the severe rigidity in the movement of the bones caused mainly due to the fusion of the bones in the joint. It can occur in various parts like Knee joint, finger joint, ankle joint, shoulder joint etc. It can also be caused due to diseases like arthritis, gangrene, trauma, and inflammation etc. The surgery of the Ankylosis includes removal of the fused bones.  Ankylosis caused due to genetic disorders cannot be treated but other factors of its cause can be treated by taking care while playing out door games, by treating serious bone injuries immediately, taking care of rheumatoid arthritis, regular exercising etc.