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arthroscope

[′ärth·rə‚skōp]

(medicine)

An endoscope for examining the interior of a joint.

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Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery Using a 30 degrees Arthroscope for L5-S1 Foraminal Decompression.

Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Past, Present, and Future

This is where the 70-degree arthroscope was useful.

Multiple ligament reconstruction of the knee

Arthroplasty and Sport Arthroscope, Orthopedics Department, Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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"Traction of the joint also is necessary to create a space between the femoral head and the hip socket, into which the arthroscope and surgical instruments can be inserted." However, the technology behind arthroscopy has improved in the last 10 years, and more surgeons have been trained to perform the surgery.

Arthroscopic hip surgery is on the rise--but it doesn't suit all: if you have hip arthritis or you are obese, you may not benefit

The arthroscope is attached to a camera allowing visualisation of the joint and assessment of the cartilage.

Small surgery for small pets is big progress

The visualization of the caudal frontal sinus area (Figure 2C) varied according to the equipment used; the 4mm 30[degrees] arthroscope was most efficient (viewing rate of 87.5%).

Comparison between three techniques for videosinuscopy in cattle/ Comparacao entre tres tecnicas para videosinuscopia em bovinos

Using the arthroscope, the torn portion of the meniscus is removed (resected), with the goal of leaving behind as much healthy cartilage as possible.

Marathoning and the meniscus

* treating osteoarthritis of the knee with an arthroscope

Undergoing unnecessary surgery

To determine this distance as accurately as possible (errors can be made as a result of the magnifying effect of the arthroscope), the width of the long head of the BT (approximately 6 mm) was taken as a guide.

Clinical and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Results of Arthroscopic Repair of Intratendinous Partial-thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

The arthroscope was placed through the standard posterior portal and used to create two working portals anteriorly.

Evaluation of results of arthroscopic Bankart repair for post traumatic anterior shoulder instability

Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed by an orthopaedic physician in which a damaged joint is treated through small incisions with specialized tools under the guidance of a tiny camera called an arthroscope.