[The indication and technique of the arthrodesis by children and adolescents (author's transl)]

The indications and techniques of an arthrodesis procedure, in children and adolescents, differ greatly with that of adults. And this, on account of, the growth of the epiphysis and its circulation during that period, and also, due to the thick cartilage coating the joint's surface. And therefore, only for the rare exceptions, where there are strict indications that the procedure is weeded, should it be performed, and preferably, when possible in late adolescence. It is advised to perform the arthrodesis even earlier, when it will prevent an increase in the static's impairement especially that of the feet. In general, for the seldom splintplastics one should consider autologous material, as primary choice. To conclude, special arthrodesis will be mentioned later.