arthroplasty

[ ahr-thruh-plas-tee ]

noun

1. the surgical repair of a joint or the fashioning of a movable joint, using the patient's own tissue or an artificial replacement.

arthroplasty

/ ˈɑːθrəˌplæstɪ /

noun

1. surgical repair of a diseased joint

Word History and Origins

Origin of arthroplasty¹

First recorded in 1885–90; arthro- + -plasty

Example Sentences

"These findings open new doors in the realm of revision knee arthroplasty," said Alexander Caughran, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and co-author on the study.

From Science Daily

The arthroplasty, carried out under general anesthetic, involved removing the head of the femur to implant a prosthesis.

From Reuters

The arthroplasty procedure, under general anesthetic, involved removing the head of the femur to implant a prosthesis.

From Reuters

The procedure, with general anesthetic, is aimed at restoring the function of his right hip by arthroplasty, which involves removing the head of the femur to implant a prosthesis.

From Reuters

The two-hour surgery with general anesthetic is aimed at restoring the function of his right hip by arthroplasty, which involves removing the head of the femur to implant a prosthesis.

From Reuters