When Arthroplasty Involves First Débriding and Then Resurfacing a Joint

question 13

Multiple Choice

When arthroplasty involves first débriding and then resurfacing a joint by placing a foreign material-such as fascia, metal, or a silicone spacer-between the articulating surfaces of a joint, it is called a(n) :

• A)Abrasion arthroplasty.
• B)Interposition arthroplasty.
• C)Excision arthroplasty.
• D)Hemireplacement arthroplasty.

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Definitions:

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