Arthroplasty (also known as Arthroplasties, Bone Tunnel Enlargement): Surgical reconstruction of a joint to relieve pain or restore motion.

NIH MeSH · D001178Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthroplasty

Also known asArthroplasties · Bone Tunnel Enlargement · Bone Tunnel Enlargements · Enlargement, Bone Tunnel · Tunnel Enlargement, Bone · Bone Tunnel Widening · Bone Tunnel Widenings · Tunnel Widening, Bone · Widening, Bone Tunnel

Definition

Surgical reconstruction of a joint to relieve pain or restore motion.

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.110
  • E04.617.101

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Common questions about Arthroplasty

What does Arthroplasty mean in medicine?
Surgical reconstruction of a joint to relieve pain or restore motion. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Arthroplasty known by any other names?
Yes. Arthroplasty is also referred to as Arthroplasties, Bone Tunnel Enlargement, Bone Tunnel Enlargements, Enlargement, Bone Tunnel in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Arthroplasty sit in the medical classification?
Arthroplasty falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.110, E04.617.101). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001178) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗