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arthroplasty

American

[ahr-thruh-plas-tee] / ˈɑr θrəˌplæs ti /

noun

the surgical repair of a joint or the fashioning of a movable joint, using the patient's own tissue or an artificial replacement.

arthroplasty British

/ ˈɑːθrəˌplæstɪ /

noun

surgical repair of a diseased joint

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Etymology

Origin of arthroplasty

First recorded in 1885–90; arthro- + -plasty

Example Sentences

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"These findings open new doors in the realm of revision knee arthroplasty," said Alexander Caughran, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and co-author on the study.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

The arthroplasty, carried out under general anesthetic, involved removing the head of the femur to implant a prosthesis.

From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2023

When doctors want to restore the function of a joint, they may perform a type of surgery called an arthroplasty and install a metal implant.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2022

Called an anterior total hip arthroplasty, McComis goes in through the front of the joint rather than the side or rear.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2017

An attempt should be made by arthroplasty to secure a movable joint at least on one side.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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