Which of the following is a correct description of arthroplasty?

a) resurfacing of cartilage in a joint
b) reshaping of the ends of the bones in a joint
c) surgically replacing a joint with an artificial joint
d) injection of synovial fluid into the joint
e) a, b, and d


c

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