Arthroplasty, Replacement (also known as Joint Replacement, Joint Replacements): Partial or total replacement of a skeletal joint.

NIH MeSH · D019643Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthroplasty, Replacement

Also known asJoint Replacement · Joint Replacements · Replacement, Joint · Replacements, Joint · Arthroplasties, Replacement · Replacement Arthroplasties · Replacement Arthroplasty · Joint Prosthesis Implantation · Implantation, Joint Prosthesis · Implantations, Joint Prosthesis · Joint Prosthesis Implantations · Prosthesis Implantation, Joint

Definition

Partial or total replacement of a skeletal joint.

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.110.110
  • E04.617.101.110
  • E04.650.110

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Common questions about Arthroplasty, Replacement

What does Arthroplasty, Replacement mean in medicine?
Partial or total replacement of a skeletal joint. 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, Replacement known by any other names?
Yes. Arthroplasty, Replacement is also referred to as Joint Replacement, Joint Replacements, Replacement, Joint, Replacements, Joint 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, Replacement sit in the medical classification?
Arthroplasty, Replacement falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.110.110, E04.617.101.110, E04.650.110). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Arthroplasty, Replacement?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D019643) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗