Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Arthroplasty

Surgical reconstruction of a joint to relieve pain or restore motion.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Surgical reconstruction of a joint to relieve pain or restore motion.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Arthroplasties
  • Bone Tunnel Enlargement
  • Bone Tunnel Widening
  • Bone Tunnel Enlargements
  • Bone Tunnel Widenings
  • Enlargement, Bone Tunnel
  • Tunnel Enlargement, Bone
  • Tunnel Widening, Bone
  • Widening, Bone Tunnel

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

surgical reconstruction of a joint; total or partial joint replacement = ARTHROPLASTY, REPLACEMENT or its specifics; joint revision (see REOPERATION) = ARTHROPLASTY (IM) + REOPERATION (NIM)

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  1. E04w.555.110w
  2. E04w.617w.101w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Arthroplasty. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001178. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001178
  2. Arthroplasty. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthroplasty
  3. Arthroplasty. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708178