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arthroscope [′ärth·rə‚skōp] (medicine) An endoscope for examining the interior of a joint. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Dancers who require surgery usually have it performed with an arthroscope, which is an instrument about the size of a drinking straw that can remove bone fragments and trim the meniscus. [3-7] In the late 1980s, the use of the arthroscope and improved fixation methods combined with early and aggressive rehabilitation protocols resulted in improved outcomes in people with ACL reconstructions. The doctor may also use an arthroscope (a small, flexible tube that transmits the image of the inside of a joint to a video screen) to examine damage to a joint. |
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