Arthroplast means?

Arthroplast means?

• A. Arthritis of the hip
• B. Surgical replacement of a joint
• C. Inflammation of a joint
• D. Wasting away due to lack of use

Answer: (B)

Arthroplast is the surgical replacement of a joint. The prefix arthro- means joint, and -plasty denotes surgical repair or reconstruction, here accomplished by replacing the damaged joint with a prosthetic. This term is used when a joint is too deteriorated to repair effectively, such as in severe arthritis or major joint injury, with the aim of restoring function and reducing pain. The other descriptions refer to inflammation of a joint or wasting away from disuse, which are different concepts and not about replacing the joint.

Arthroplast is the surgical replacement of a joint. The prefix arthro- means joint, and -plasty denotes surgical repair or reconstruction, here accomplished by replacing the damaged joint with a prosthetic. This term is used when a joint is too deteriorated to repair effectively, such as in severe arthritis or major joint injury, with the aim of restoring function and reducing pain. The other descriptions refer to inflammation of a joint or wasting away from disuse, which are different concepts and not about replacing the joint.