Arthrotomy According to Chassaignac

Arthrotomy (from Greek αρθρός - joint + τομή - incision; lat. arthrotomia) - a surgical technique for dissecting a joint, for example, to perform a synovectomy; dissection of the joint is made horizontally with a periosteal incision in most purulent arthritis. Widely used for opening joints in arthrodeses according to Chassenier-Mourian and Caldwell, as well as in cases of ankylosis and contractures.

Arthrotomy is done for inflammatory diseases of the joints (arthritis due to tuberculosis of the joints, gonorrheal, brucellosis arthritis). Resection of the joint (transarticular amputation) is indicated for ankylosis of the knee joint with osteomyelitis, after