Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee (also known as Arthroplasties, Replacement, Knee, Arthroplasty, Knee Replacement): Replacement of the knee joint.

NIH MeSH · D019645Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee

Also known asArthroplasties, Replacement, Knee · Arthroplasty, Knee Replacement · Knee Replacement Arthroplasties · Knee Replacement Arthroplasty · Replacement Arthroplasties, Knee · Replacement Arthroplasty, Knee · Replacement, Total Knee · Total Knee Replacement · Knee Replacement, Total · Knee Arthroplasty · Arthroplasty, Knee · Arthroplasties, Knee Replacement

Definition

Replacement of the knee joint.

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.110.110.115
  • E04.617.101.110.115
  • E04.650.110.115

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Related concepts

Arthroplasty, Replacement

Partial or total replacement of a skeletal joint.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle

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, Hip

Replacement of the hip joint.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder

Replacement of the SHOULDER JOINT.

Common questions about Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee

What does Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee mean in medicine?
Replacement of the knee 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, Knee known by any other names?
Yes. Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee is also referred to as Arthroplasties, Replacement, Knee, Arthroplasty, Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement Arthroplasties, Knee Replacement Arthroplasty 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, Knee sit in the medical classification?
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.110.110.115, E04.617.101.110.115, E04.650.110.115). 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 (D019645) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗