Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Replacement Knee Arthroplasty

Replacement of the knee joint.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Replacement of the knee joint.

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Synonyms

32 entry terms
  • Arthroplasties, Knee Replacement
  • Arthroplasties, Replacement, Knee
  • Arthroplasty, Knee Replacement
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
  • Knee Arthroplasty
  • Knee Arthroplasty, Total
  • Knee Replacement Arthroplasties
  • Knee Replacement Arthroplasty
  • Knee Replacement, Total
  • Replacement Arthroplasties, Knee
  • Replacement Arthroplasty, Knee
  • Replacement, Total Knee
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Arthroplasty, Knee
  • Arthroplasty, Total Knee
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Partial Knee
  • Partial Knee Arthroplasty
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
  • Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
  • Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty
  • Unicondylar Knee Replacement
  • Arthroplasty, Partial Knee
  • Arthroplasty, Unicompartmental Knee
  • Arthroplasty, Unicondylar Knee
  • Knee Arthroplasty, Partial
  • Knee Arthroplasty, Unicompartmental
  • Knee Arthroplasty, Unicondylar
  • Knee Replacement, Partial
  • Knee Replacement, Unicompartmental
  • Knee Replacement, Unicondylar

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

98; use KNEE PROSTHESIS 1980-97; for KNEE REPLACEMENT, TOTAL use KNEE PROSTHESIS 1992-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Arthroplasty (1966-1979)
  • Joint Prosthesis (1971-1979)
  • Knee (1966-1979)
  • Knee Joint (1966-1979)
  • Knee Prosthesis (1980-1997)
  • Prostheses and Implants (1966-1970)

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  1. E04w.555.110w.110w.115w
  2. E04w.617w.101w.110w.115w
  3. E04w.650.110w.115w

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NLM Classification

WE 874

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Replacement Knee Arthroplasty. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019645. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019645
  2. Replacement Knee Arthroplasty. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knee_replacement
  3. Replacement Knee Arthroplasty. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1693864