Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Joint Prosthesis

Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999)

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Abstract

Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Joint Prostheses
  • Prostheses, Joint
  • Prosthesis, Joint

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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HIP PROSTHESIS & KNEE PROSTHESIS are also available

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Prosthesis (1966-1970)
  • specific joint (1966-1970)

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  1. E07w.695w.400w

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NLM Classification

WE 312

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Joint Prosthesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007595. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007595
  2. Joint Prosthesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endoprosthesis
  3. Joint Prosthesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1340807