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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. Arthroplasty an operation that restores function of a joint. Indications for arthroplasty are ankyloses, improperly knitted intra-articular fractures, and deforming arthroses. Arthroplasty consists in disconnecting the joint extremities, modeling new joint surfaces, and placing between them layers of the patient’s tissue (skin or fascia). Caps of cartilage or fetal membrane (amnion) are also used. Preserved joint extremities (homohemijoints) or whole joints (homojoints) taken from corpses, artificial joint heads of plastic or metal (for example, the head of the femur in arthroplasty of the hip joint), and artificial joints (for example, metallic prostheses of the hip joint or of finger joints) are widely used. After the operation, prolonged functional treatment (therapeutic exercise, physiotherapy, and massage) is mandatory. REFERENCEChaklin, V. D. Operativnaia ortopediia. Moscow, 1951.Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The results from the study show that patients with the Artelon(R) Spacer experienced significantly better grip strength compared to a control group of patients treated with tendon interposition arthroplasty. Significantly better grip strength compared to tendon interposition arthroplasty --Stable joints, no subluxations --Reduced pain --Fast and easy procedure, no general anesthesia required --Tissue preserving approach - minimal tissue resection of the trapezial bone results in intact anatomy Successful study A pilot study with Artelon(R) Spacer for treatment of OA in the base of the thumb conducted by Artimplant has been published in the March 2005 issue of American Journal of Hand Surgery. |
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