Arthroplasty

"Arthroplasty" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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

Descriptor ID	D001178
MeSH Number(s)	E04.555.110 E04.680.101
Concept/Terms	Arthroplasty Arthroplasty Arthroplasties

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Arthroplasty".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Orthopedic Procedures [E04.555]
Arthroplasty [E04.555.110]
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures [E04.680]
Arthroplasty [E04.680.101]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Arthroplasty".

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