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2. Shoulder replacement - Wikipedia

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   Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the glenohumeral joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Such joint replacement surgery generally is conducted to relieve arthritis pain or fix severe physical joint damage. [1] Shoulder replacement surgery is an option for treatment of severe arthritis of the shoulder joint.

3. Arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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   Arthroplasty (literally " [re-]forming of joint ") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some ...

4. J&J Adds Eprex Anemia Drug to Recall Tally - AOL

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   Its DePuy division's recall of faulty hip-replacement devices has touched off thousands of patient lawsuits; J&J has set aside at least $922 million to cover litigation costs.

5. Hip arthroscopy - Wikipedia

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   Hip arthroscopy. Intraoperative fluoroscopic image during an arthroscopic resection of a cam lesion of the femur. The upper instrument is the arthroscope (viewing device), while the lower is the high-speed burr used for reshaping the bone. Hip arthroscopy refers to the viewing of the interior of the acetabulofemoral (hip) joint through an ...

6. Flame supervision device - Wikipedia

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   Flame supervision device. For gas appliances, a flame supervision device ( FSD) – alternative name: flame failure device ( FFD) – is a general term for any device designed to stop flammable gas going to the burner of a gas appliance if the flame is extinguished. This is to prevent a dangerous buildup of gas within the appliance, its chimney ...

7. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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   Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability, most commonly offered when joint pain is not diminished by conservative sources. [1] [2] It may also be performed for other knee diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.