Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder (also known as Shoulder Replacement Arthroplasty, Arthroplasties, Shoulder Replacement): Replacement of the SHOULDER JOINT.

NIH MeSH · D000072228Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder

Also known asShoulder Replacement Arthroplasty · Arthroplasties, Shoulder Replacement · Arthroplasty, Shoulder Replacement · Replacement Arthroplasties, Shoulder · Replacement Arthroplasty, Shoulder · Shoulder Replacement Arthroplasties · Total Shoulder Replacement · Replacements, Total Shoulder · Replacement, Total Shoulder · Shoulder Replacements, Total · Shoulder Replacement, Total · Total Shoulder Replacements

Definition

Replacement of the SHOULDER JOINT.

MeSH classification

  • E04.555.110.110.299
  • E04.617.101.110.299
  • E04.650.110.299

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Related concepts

Arthroplasty, Replacement

Partial or total replacement of a skeletal joint.

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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, Knee

Replacement of the knee joint.

Common questions about Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder

What does Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder mean in medicine?
Replacement of the SHOULDER 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, Shoulder known by any other names?
Yes. Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder is also referred to as Shoulder Replacement Arthroplasty, Arthroplasties, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroplasty, Shoulder Replacement, Replacement Arthroplasties, Shoulder 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, Shoulder sit in the medical classification?
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.555.110.110.299, E04.617.101.110.299, E04.650.110.299). 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 (D000072228) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗