arthroplasty
IPA: ˈɑrθrʌpɫæsti
noun
- (surgery) The surgical repair of a joint, or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement.
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Examples of "arthroplasty" in Sentences
- Intervertebral disc arthroplasty.
- Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
- It can be associated with knee joint arthroplasty.
- The terms also describe the positioning of implants in Arthroplasty.
- Osteotomy to restore or modify joint congruity is also an arthroplasty.
- Arthroplasty is a replacement surgery where an artificial joint is used.
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