SNOMED CT, US Edition

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/SNOMEDCT/836342006
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/SNOMEDCT/836342006
Preferred Name

Girdlestone resection arthroplasty of hip

Definitions
Removal of hip prosthesis without prosthetic replacement, with the primary objective being to cure infection and relieve pain.
Synonyms
Girdlestone arthroplasty
Girdlestone procedure of hip
Girdlestone resection arthroplasty of hip (procedure)
Girdlestone operation on femoral head and neck
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