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- Also known as Arthroscopic Surgery
- Used on joints of the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, hip
- An arthroscope is a type of endoscope
- Still requires anesthetics
- After surgery the incisions will be covered with dressings
- Uncommon complications: blood clots, excessive swelling or bleeding, infection, damage to blood vessels or nerves
- Incision takes several days to heal
- Joint takes several weeks to recover
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Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It involves examining damage to a joint using an arthroscope. During the procedure the surgeon will make a small incision and insert a pencil sized instruments with a light and lens to illuminate the inside of the joint. A camera helps them observe the joint on a television type screen.
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