excision or resection arthroplasty Flashcards by Rachel Doohan | Brainscape

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defintion

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involves the removal of bone and cartilage of one or both sides of a joint

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what is excision arthroplasty only used for

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small joints

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joints which can undergo excision arthroplasty

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1st carpometacarpal joint in the hand and kellers procedure in hallux valgus

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