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arthroplasty [′är·thrō‚plas·tē] (medicine) The making of an artificial joint. Reconstruction of a new and functioning joint from an ankylosed one; a plastic operation upon a joint. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Part 4, "Shoulder," covers tendonitis, rotator cuff repairs, glenohumeral instability, humeral fractures, and shoulder arthroplasty. Ideal for the non-specialist general reader with questions or concerns regarding knee arthroplasty (total-knee-replacement surgery), this highly recommended instructional reference work provides a complete and detailed description of the full scope of the surgery, including postoperative treatment and the hospital experience. A 64-year-old man underwent left total hip arthroplasty at hospital A in April 2002. |
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