Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty
Definition
Surgical reconstruction or replacement of all or part of a malformed, diseased, degenerated, or otherwise damaged joint.
Also known as Arthroplasty — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0003893 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skeletal joint | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skeletal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |