Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow (also known as Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty, Arthroplasties, Elbow Replacement): Replacement of the ELBOW JOINT.

NIH MeSH · D057929Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow

Also known asElbow Replacement Arthroplasty · Arthroplasties, Elbow Replacement · Arthroplasty, Elbow Replacement · Elbow Replacement Arthroplasties · Replacement Arthroplasties, Elbow · Replacement Arthroplasty, Elbow · Total Elbow Replacement · Elbow Replacements, Total · Elbow Replacement, Total · Replacements, Total Elbow · Replacement, Total Elbow · Total Elbow Replacements

Definition

Replacement of the ELBOW JOINT.

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.110.110.045
  • E04.617.101.110.045
  • E04.650.110.045

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Related concepts

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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, Elbow

What does Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow mean in medicine?
Replacement of the ELBOW 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, Elbow known by any other names?
Yes. Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow is also referred to as Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty, Arthroplasties, Elbow Replacement, Arthroplasty, Elbow Replacement, Elbow Replacement Arthroplasties 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, Elbow sit in the medical classification?
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.110.110.045, E04.617.101.110.045, E04.650.110.045). 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 (D057929) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗