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Question

In surgery, what is arthroplasty?

  1. Open heart surgery
  2. Kidney transplant
  3. Hip-joint replacement
  4. Blood transfusion

Answer:

Option C: Hip-joint replacement

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hip-joint replacement”.

Arthroplasty refers to surgical procedures that involve repairing or replacing a joint. This can be done in various parts of the body, most commonly in the: Hips, Knees and Shoulders.