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• Joint replacement surgery
  ...[arthroplasty]], is a surgical procedure in which the damaged parts of a [[joint]] are replaced with artificial components. ...replacement" (from Old French ''replacer'', meaning 'to place back'), and "surgery" (from Old French ''surgerye'', meaning 'work done by hand').
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• Radiocarpal joint
  == Radiocarpal Joint == ...the human anatomy, particularly in the field of [[Orthopedics]] and [[Hand Surgery]].
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• Joint replacement surgery
  ...[arthroplasty]], is a surgical procedure in which the damaged parts of a [[joint]] are replaced with artificial components. ...replacement" (from Old French ''replacer'', meaning 'to place back'), and "surgery" (from Old French ''surgerye'', meaning 'work done by hand').
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• Joint replacement
  == Joint Replacement == ...e goal of joint replacement is to relieve pain and restore function to the joint.
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• Arthroscopic surgery
  == Arthroscopic Surgery == ...performed using an [[arthroscope]], an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incut.
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• Joint contractures
  '''Joint Contractures''' ...ndon, often leading to the immobilization of a joint or a reduction in the joint's normal range of motion.
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• Condylar decompression
  ...dylar hyperplasia]], [[osteoarthritis]], or other conditions affecting the joint. ...s bone or tissue causing pressure on the joint is removed. This allows the joint to move more freely and reduces pain and discomfort.
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• Hip replacement
  ...rɪˈpleɪsmənt/) is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or worn-out hip joint is replaced with an artificial one. ...hip replacement" is derived from the English words "hip", referring to the joint where the thigh meets the pelvis, and "replacement", indicating the substit
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• Joint pain
  == Joint Pain == '''Joint pain''' (pronounced: jɔɪnt peɪn) is a common medical condition character
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• Joint effusion
  == Joint Effusion == ...condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in or around a joint. The term is derived from the Latin word 'effusio', which means 'a pouring
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• Darrach's procedure
  ...st joint]] disorders, particularly those involving the [[distal radioulnar joint]] (DRUJ). The procedure was named after American orthopedic surgeon, Willia ...wrist joint disorders, particularly those involving the distal radioulnar joint.
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• Arthroscope
  ...κοπέω, skopéō, 'look at') is a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. It is a common tool used in surgeries of the knee ...them to diagnose problems such as [[torn ligaments]], [[arthritis]], or [[joint infection]].
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• Hip resurfacing
  ...of [[orthopedic surgery]] used to treat severe [[arthritis]] and other hip joint diseases. ...surfacing" is derived from the English words "hip", referring to the [[hip joint]], and "resurfacing", which means to provide a new surface.
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• Hip replacement surgery
  == Hip Replacement Surgery == ...re in which a damaged or worn-out hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint, or prosthesis.
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• Major surgery
  == Major Surgery == ...or complexity. The term is generally used to differentiate it from [[minor surgery]], which is less invasive and carries less risk.
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• Arthroplasty
  ...function of a joint. The term is derived from the Greek words ''arthro'' (joint) and ''plasty'' (formation). ...t used in the 19th century to describe a range of procedures used to treat joint conditions.
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• Foot and ankle surgery
  == Foot and Ankle Surgery == ...tion: /fʊt ænd ˈæŋkəl ˈsɜːrdʒəri/) is a specialized branch of [[Orthopedic Surgery]] that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation
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• Ankylosis
  ...LO-sis) is a medical condition characterized by stiffness or fixation of a joint due to disease, injury, or surgical procedure. The term is derived from the ...It was first used in medical literature to describe the condition where a joint becomes immovable or stiff due to disease or injury.
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• Extracapsular fracture
  ...su-lar frac-ture) is a type of [[bone fracture]] that occurs outside the [[joint capsule]]. The term is derived from the Latin words "extra" meaning outside ...at surrounds a joint and contains [[synovial fluid]], which lubricates the joint.
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• Lima
  ...ten associated with the Lima Arthroplasty, a type of [[joint replacement]] surgery. ...prosthetic device. The procedure is named after the instrument used in the surgery, the Lima.
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• Joint dislocation
  == Joint Dislocation == ...with each other. This condition often results from a sudden impact to the joint, such as a fall or a blow during a physical activity.
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