Liðskiptaaðgerða
Liðskiptaaðgerða, often translated as joint replacement surgery, is a medical procedure where a damaged or diseased joint is surgically removed and replaced with an artificial one, called a prosthesis. This surgery is most commonly performed on the hip and knee joints, but can also be done on shoulders, ankles, elbows, and fingers. The primary goal of liðskiptaaðgerða is to relieve pain, improve function, and restore mobility to individuals suffering from severe joint damage due to conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic injuries.
The procedure typically involves making an incision over the affected joint, removing the damaged bone and