Joint replacement
Joint Replacement
Joint replacement (pronunciation: /ˈjōint rəˈplāsmənt/) is a surgical procedure where the damaged or arthritic parts of a joint are replaced with artificial components, known as a prosthesis. The goal of joint replacement is to relieve pain and restore function to the joint.
Etymology
The term "joint replacement" is derived from the English words "joint", referring to the point where two or more bones meet, and "replacement", meaning to put something new in the place of something else.
Types of Joint Replacement
There are several types of joint replacement surgeries, including:
- Hip replacement: This involves replacing the hip joint with a prosthetic implant.
- Knee replacement: This procedure replaces the damaged knee joint with an artificial one.
- Shoulder replacement: This involves replacing the shoulder joint with a prosthetic implant.
- Elbow replacement: This procedure replaces the damaged elbow joint with an artificial one.
- Ankle replacement: This involves replacing the ankle joint with a prosthetic implant.
Related Terms
- Arthroplasty: A surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint.
- Osteoarthritis: A type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: A long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints.
- Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Joint replacement
- Wikipedia's article - Joint replacement
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