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Hardware Removal MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Hardware Removal
Tree Number(s)
E04.199.125
Unique ID
D000098524
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000098524
Scope Note
Surgical removal of devices, including BONE SCREWS, pins, BONE PLATES, and wires used in FRACTURE FIXATION. Hardwares in general refer to non-electrical devices, most often orthopedic, and are removed due to infection, malfunction and to allow proper growth.
Entry Term(s)
Orthopedic Hardware Removal
Prosthesis Removal
Previous Indexing
Device Removal (2002-2024)
See Also
Prosthesis Retention
Public MeSH Note
2025
History Note
2025
Date Established
2025/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/08/09
Revision Date
2024/07/30
Hardware Removal Preferred
Prosthesis Removal Related
Orthopedic Hardware Removal Narrower
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