The patient had an arthroplasty of his hip. Which is an abbreviation for this surgery?

A) CDH
B) MCP
C) THR
D) RUE


C
Explanation: A) Congenital dislocation of the hip (CDH) is a disease, not a surgery.
B) Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) is a joint, not a surgery.
C) Correct! Total hip replacement (THR) is another name for an arthroplasty of the hip.
D) Right upper extremity (RUE) is a limb, not a surgery.

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