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Arthroplasty is a safe, effective procedure that helps people regain their mobility and relieves long-term pain. Most people who have a joint replacement have an increased quality of life because they can move better with less pain.
Arthroplasty is a surgery to restore the function of a joint. A joint can be restored by resurfacing the bones. An artificial joint (prosthesis) may also be used. Various types of arthritis may affect the joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for arthroplasty.
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.
Arthroplasty is surgery to relieve pain and restore range of motion by realigning or reconstructing a joint. Purpose. The goal of arthroplasty is to restore the function of a stiffened joint and relieve pain. Two types of arthroplastic surgery exist.
The meaning of ARTHROPLASTY is plastic surgery of a joint (as the hip or knee) : the operative formation or restoration of a joint.
Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that can help to restore joint function by replacing some or all of the joint with artificial parts (called prostheses). Arthroplasty is essentially another name for a joint replacement.
Arthroplasty is surgery to replace a damaged joint due to arthritis, infection, injuries, or other issues. Read about the procedure, preparation, and recovery.
Arthroplasty, sometimes called joint replacement surgery, is the replacement or repair of a diseased joint. Common types of arthroplasty include hip, knee, and shoulder repair or replacement.
The term arthroplasty refers to any surgical procedure to restore the function of a damaged joint, often by replacing them with artificial joints made of chromium, cobalt and titanium, along with high density plastics.
Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure in which parts of a damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic, or ceramic prosthesis. The prosthesis is engineered to recreate the movement of a normal, healthy joint.