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2. 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 ...

3. List of orthopedic implants - Wikipedia

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   Souter's prosthesis for elbow replacement [30] Steffee plate for fixation of the spine [31] Steinmann pin for skeletal traction [32] Swanson prosthesis for the replacement of joints of the fingers [33] Talwalkar nail for fracture of radius and ulna [34] Thompson prosthesis for fracture of the neck of the femur [35]

4. Category:Prosthetics - Wikipedia

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5. 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.

6. Themistocles Gluck - Wikipedia

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   Themistocles Gluck (30 November 1853 in Iaşi, Moldavia – 25 April 1942 in Berlin) was a German physician and surgeon. He first invented endoprostheses from ivory in 1890 at Berlin, when he performed the first documented total wrist Arthroplasty. [1] He received the 1st State Prize of the Berlin University for his work on nerve suturing and ...

7. 2010 DePuy Hip Recall - Wikipedia

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   DePuy identified reasons for the failure of the hip replacement system as component loosening, component malalignment, infection, fracture of the bone, dislocation, metal sensitivity and pain. Additional complications from the hip replacement system may include increased metal ion levels in the blood, bone staining, necrosis, swelling, nerve ...