At netcare Linksfield Hospital, patients can access Arthrodesis supported by advanced orthopaedic facilities and experienced joint specialists. Established in 1991, the COHSASA accredited hospital is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has 319 beds.

Joint fusion may be considered when severe pain, instability, or joint damage significantly affects function, and other treatments have not provided adequate relief. During surgery, damaged joint surfaces are prepared, and the bones are positioned and secured with plates, screws, rods, or other fixation devices to allow them to fuse together.