Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

In surgery, what is arthroplasty?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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.

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