A joint is where two or more bones connect. Joint replacement is the surgical removal of a damaged joint and its replacement with an artificial – or prosthetic – joint. Prosthetic joints can be made of metal, plastic, or a mix of both.…
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Author: Jonathan Meddings BMedLabSc (Hons)
First answered: 16 Oct 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Joint replacement