Disarticulation
Disarticulation
Disarticulation (/dɪsɑːrtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/) refers to the medical procedure of separating two bones at their joint, effectively removing a part of the body. This procedure is typically performed as a form of amputation due to disease or injury.
Etymology
The term "disarticulation" originates from the Latin dis- meaning "apart" and articulare meaning "to separate into joints".
Procedure
Disarticulation is a surgical procedure that involves the separation of bones at their joint. This is different from a typical amputation, which involves cutting through the bone. Disarticulation is often used when there is a need to remove a limb due to a severe injury, infection, or disease such as cancer.
Related Terms
- Amputation: The removal of a limb or other appendage from the body.
- Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.
- Rehabilitation: The process of helping an individual achieve the highest level of function, independence, and quality of life possible after an injury or illness.
- Orthopedic surgery: The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
See Also
- Limb (anatomy): An appendage of the human or animal body.
- Joint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to move.
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disarticulation
- Wikipedia's article - Disarticulation
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