| D007595 |
Joint Prosthesis |
Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999) |
Joint Prostheses,Prostheses, Joint,Prosthesis, Joint |
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| D007717 |
Knee |
A region of the lower extremity immediately surrounding and including the KNEE JOINT. |
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| D007719 |
Knee Joint |
A synovial hinge connection formed between the bones of the FEMUR; TIBIA; and PATELLA. |
Superior Tibiofibular Joint,Joint, Knee,Joint, Superior Tibiofibular,Knee Joints,Superior Tibiofibular Joints,Tibiofibular Joint, Superior |
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| D008124 |
Locomotion |
Movement or the ability to move from one place or another. It can refer to humans, vertebrate or invertebrate animals, and microorganisms. |
Locomotor Activity,Activities, Locomotor,Activity, Locomotor,Locomotor Activities |
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| D008297 |
Male |
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Males |
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| D008875 |
Middle Aged |
An adult aged 45 - 64 years. |
Middle Age |
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| D009983 |
Orthopedic Equipment |
Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from ORTHOTIC DEVICES, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients. |
Equipment, Orthopedic,Equipments, Orthopedic,Orthopedic Equipments |
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| D011095 |
Polyethylenes |
Synthetic thermoplastics that are tough, flexible, inert, and resistant to chemicals and electrical current. They are often used as biocompatible materials for prostheses and implants. |
Ethylene Polymers,Ethene Homopolymers,Homopolymers, Ethene,Polymers, Ethylene |
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| D011182 |
Postoperative Care |
The period of care beginning when the patient is removed from surgery and aimed at meeting the patient's psychological and physical needs directly after surgery. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed) |
Care, Postoperative,Postoperative Procedures,Procedures, Postoperative,Postoperative Procedure,Procedure, Postoperative |
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| D011300 |
Preoperative Care |
Care given during the period prior to undergoing surgery when psychological and physical preparations are made according to the special needs of the individual patient. This period spans the time between admission to the hospital to the time the surgery begins. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed) |
Care, Preoperative,Preoperative Procedure,Preoperative Procedures,Procedure, Preoperative,Procedures, Preoperative |
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