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Results 1 - 10 of 32 for Prosthesis
  1. Prosthesis 
    A prosthesis is a device designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a part ... of the jaw bone is called a maxillofacial prosthesis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002286.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Knee joint replacement prosthesis (image) 
    A prosthesis is a device designed to replace a missing part of the body, or to make a part ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9494.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Elbow prosthesis (image) 
    Images ... Elbow replacement involves surgically replacing bones that make up the elbow joint with artificial elbow joint parts (prosthetic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19854.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Heart valve surgery 
    Heart valve surgery is used to repair or replace diseased heart valves. Blood that flows between different chambers of your heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002954.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Knee joint replacement - series (image) 
    ... 3 blocks because of knee pain Loose knee prosthesis Some knee fractures ... remove any rough parts. This allows helps the prosthesis to adhere better. The two parts of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100088_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Foot amputation - discharge 
    ... of the wheelchair. You may be getting a prosthesis , a man-made part to replace your limb ... removed. You will have to wait for the prosthesis to be made. When you have it, getting ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000013.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hip replacement - discharge 
    ... hip joint with an artificial joint called a prosthesis. This article tells you what you need to ... artificial joint. This artificial joint is called a prosthesis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000169.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Torn hip joint repair (image) 
    ... cup in the pelvic bone. A total hip prosthesis is surgically implanted to replace the damaged bone within the hip joint. The total hip prosthesis consists of three parts: A plastic cup that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19905.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Osteomyelitis 
    ... and infected tissue in the area. A new prosthesis may be implanted in the same operation. More ... outlook for people with an infection of a prosthesis depends partly on: The person's health The type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000437.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Laryngectomy 
    ... surgeon will place a small man-made part (prosthesis) into this opening. The prosthesis will allow you to speak after your voice ... stenosis. Leaking around the tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) and prosthesis Damage to other areas of the esophagus or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007398.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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