Arthroplasty
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Arthroplasty (literally "[re-]forming of joint") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some other type of trauma.
How this connects to MS Orthopaedics
Musculoskeletal health combines bone and joint anatomy, tissue repair, mechanical loading, blood supply and neural control. In growing patients, skeletal maturity and growth plates affect injury patterns; imaging and function should be interpreted together.
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Arthroplasty · visual study map
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What the underlying subject studies
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How mechanisms and evidence connect
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