Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle (also known as Total Ankle Replacement, Ankle Replacements, Total): Replacement of the ANKLE JOINT.

NIH MeSH · D058737Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle

Also known asTotal Ankle Replacement · Ankle Replacements, Total · Ankle Replacement, Total · Replacements, Total Ankle · Replacement, Total Ankle · Total Ankle Replacements · Ankle Replacement Arthroplasty · Ankle Replacement Arthroplasties · Arthroplasties, Ankle Replacement · Arthroplasty, Ankle Replacement · Replacement Arthroplasties, Ankle · Replacement Arthroplasty, Ankle

Definition

Replacement of the ANKLE JOINT.

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.110.110.010
  • E04.617.101.110.010
  • E04.650.110.010

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Related concepts

Arthroplasty, Replacement

Partial or total replacement of a skeletal joint.

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Replacement of the ELBOW JOINT.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger

Partial or total replacement of one or more FINGERS, or a FINGER JOINT.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip

Replacement of the hip joint.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee

Replacement of the knee joint.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder

Replacement of the SHOULDER JOINT.

Common questions about Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle

What does Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle mean in medicine?
Replacement of the ANKLE 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, Ankle known by any other names?
Yes. Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle is also referred to as Total Ankle Replacement, Ankle Replacements, Total, Ankle Replacement, Total, Replacements, Total Ankle 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, Ankle sit in the medical classification?
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.110.110.010, E04.617.101.110.010, E04.650.110.010). 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 (D058737) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗