Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger (also known as Finger Replacement Arthroplasty, Arthroplasties, Finger Replacement): Partial or total replacement of one or more FINGERS, or a FINGER JOINT.

NIH MeSH · D050806Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger

Also known asFinger Replacement Arthroplasty · Arthroplasties, Finger Replacement · Arthroplasty, Finger Replacement · Finger Replacement Arthroplasties · Replacement Arthroplasties, Finger · Replacement Arthroplasty, Finger

Definition

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

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.110.110.054
  • E04.617.101.110.054
  • E04.650.110.054

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Related concepts

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow

Replacement of the ELBOW JOINT.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip

Replacement of the hip joint.

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Replacement of the knee joint.

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Replacement of the SHOULDER JOINT.

Common questions about Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger

What does Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger mean in medicine?
Partial or total replacement of one or more FINGERS, or a FINGER 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, Finger known by any other names?
Yes. Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger is also referred to as Finger Replacement Arthroplasty, Arthroplasties, Finger Replacement, Arthroplasty, Finger Replacement, Finger 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, Finger sit in the medical classification?
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.110.110.054, E04.617.101.110.054, E04.650.110.054). 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 (D050806) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗