Joint fusion surgery is performed while the patient is under either general or local anesthesia so that you either sleep through the procedure or do not feel anything in the treatment area. Once the anesthesia has taken hold, the doctor will make an incision in the treatment area and remove damaged tissue from the joint. After the damaged tissue is removed, the joints are fused using metal plates, screws, or wires to close the space between the joints. We welcome you to get in touch with us at Dr. Paul Dicpinigaitis, MD, in Massapequa, NY if you think joint fusion surgery could be a solution for you! Please feel free to schedule an appointment with us through our website or by giving us a call anytime from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday through Thursday or from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Fridays.