arthroplasty
Sign in to saveArthroplasty (literally "[re-]forming of joint") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some other type of trauma.
Research
146,043 papers- Projections of primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States from 2005 to 2030.The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2007
- Health-related quality of life in total hip and total knee arthroplasty. A qualitative and systematic review of the literature.The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2004
- Unexpected benefits of arthroplasty.The bone & joint journal · 2022
- Volume and Outcomes of Joint Arthroplasty.The Journal of arthroplasty · 2022
- Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature.Orthopedics · 2018
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Types
- Other types of arthroplasty
- Complications and improvements
- Indications
- Complications
- See also
- References
Arthroplasty (literally "[re-]forming of joint") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some other type of trauma.
==Types== thumb|Hip joint replacement. thumb|Humerus-Head Endoprosthesis. Epoca Shoulder Arthroplasty System by Synthes
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