Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0003881
MSH: The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells. (Dorland, 28th ed),CSP: surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of joint surfaces by promoting proliferation of bone cells; joint fusion.,NCI: Surgical fixation or immobilization of a joint, performed to allow bones to fuse or join together.