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What is the definition or description of: elbow replacement?
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Artificial elbow: Elbow replacement means that the elbow joint have been replaced by an artificial(human produced"elbow joint.Is similar to a knee, hip, shoulder replacement.Some times there are partial replacements such as the radial head.
Answered 5/17/2016
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Artificial Joint: Take the diease joint out and insert new artificail joint.Like knee joit replacement.
Answered 1/1/2023
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