Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip (also known as Hip Replacement Arthroplasty, Replacement Arthroplasties, Hip): Replacement of the hip joint.

NIH MeSH · D019644Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip

Also known asHip Replacement Arthroplasty · Replacement Arthroplasties, Hip · Replacement Arthroplasty, Hip · Hip Prosthesis Implantation · Hip Prosthesis Implantations · Implantation, Hip Prosthesis · Prosthesis Implantation, Hip · Arthroplasties, Hip Replacement · Arthroplasties, Replacement, Hip · Hip Replacement Arthroplasties · Arthroplasty, Hip Replacement · Hip Replacement, Total

Definition

Replacement of the hip joint.

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.110.110.110
  • E04.617.101.110.110
  • E04.650.110.110

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Related concepts

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Partial or total replacement of a skeletal joint.

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Replacement of the ANKLE JOINT.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow

Replacement of the ELBOW JOINT.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger

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

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee

Replacement of the knee joint.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder

Replacement of the SHOULDER JOINT.

Common questions about Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip

What does Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip mean in medicine?
Replacement of the hip 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, Hip known by any other names?
Yes. Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip is also referred to as Hip Replacement Arthroplasty, Replacement Arthroplasties, Hip, Replacement Arthroplasty, Hip, Hip Prosthesis Implantation 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, Hip sit in the medical classification?
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.110.110.110, E04.617.101.110.110, E04.650.110.110). 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 (D019644) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗