Ankylosis is a condition in which two bones become fused together, resulting in restricted movement. In most cases, ankylosis does not go away. The fusion of the bones is permanent and often requires surgical intervention to alleviate the symptoms associated with it.
Depending on the type of ankylosis, different treatments may be available. If the ankylosis is caused by a disease or condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, the condition can be treated with medication and physical therapy. The goal of treatment is to reduce the inflammation associated with the condition and to improve the range of motion of affected joints. Surgery may be necessary in cases where the ankylosis is severe and has caused significant deformity. In these cases, the fusion of the bones may be surgically broken in order to restore movement.
In cases where ankylosis does not have an underlying cause, such as when bones become fused due to an injury, the condition is usually permanent. If the bones have fused together completely, they cannot be separated without surgery. In cases where the bones are partially fused, physical therapy can help to improve the range of motion, but the fusion of the bones cannot be reversed. Surgery may be required to relieve the symptoms associated with ankylosis, such as pain or stiffness.
Overall, ankylosis is usually a permanent condition that cannot be reversed without surgery. While it is possible to manage the symptoms associated with ankylosis through physical therapy and medication, depending on the underlying cause, the fusion of the bones cannot be reversed without surgical intervention.