Meaning & use
Arthrectomy
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A surgical procedure involving the excision or removal of a joint, or of the diseased parts of a joint.
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The surgeon recommended an arthrectomy to remove the damaged joint tissue.
Recovery from an arthrectomy can take several months of physical therapy.
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From Greek 'arthron' (joint) and 'ektome' (excision); a specialized term in orthopedic surgery.
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joint excision
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