excision arthroplasty
Last reviewed 01/2018
Enough bone is removed to allow movement to occur.
Excision arthroplasty is common at:
- the hip - the Girdlestone hip arthroplasty
- the first carpometacarpal joint - excision arthroplasty of the trapezium
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