It is the procedure of replacing one or both of the components forming a joint with artificial components(prosthesis).
MADE BY: Metal alloy or high-density polyethylene
VARIOUS PROCEDURES OF JOINT REPLACEMENT:
VARIOUS PROCEDURES OF JOINT REPLACEMENT:
- HEMIARTHROPLASTY - partial joint replacement
- TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURES:
- TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
- KNEE REPLACEMENT - partial or total
- TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT
- TOTAL ELBOW REPLACEMENT
*Reference - Maheshwari and Mhaskar (Jaypee).
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