Arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) is a surgical procedure where a surgeon removes part of a damaged or arthritic joint and replaces it with a plastic, metal, or ceramic device, known as a prosthesis. The prosthesis is made to replicate a healthy, normal joint movement.
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What is Arthroplasty? (Shoulder. Knee, and Hip)
By:Stephanie Baker, MD September 7, 2020
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