| arthroscopy |
The surgical procedure where one visualizes the inside of a joint using an arthroscope.
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| arthrogram |
x-ray technique for joints using air and/or dye injected into the affected area; useful in diagnosing meiscus tears of the knee and rotator cuff tears of the shoulder.
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| arthroscope |
an instrument used to visualize the interior of a joint cavity.
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| arthroscopy |
a surgical examination of the internal structures of a joint by means of viewing through an arthroscope. an arthroscopic procedure can be used to remove or repair damaged tissue or as a dagnostic procedure in order to inspect the extent of any damage or confirm a diagnosis.
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| arthroplasty |
meaning literally 'to refashion a joint'; ie replacing the joint by a complete or partial replacement with an artificial joint. See joint replacement.
Ãâó: www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/glossary.htm
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