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	Online Orthopaedics - Arthroscopic Surgery
		Arthroscopic surgery, or more simply arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure in which orthopaedic surgeons visualize, treat, and diagnose problems inside a joint.
		Although arthroscopic surgery has received much public attention because it is used to treat well known athletes, it is an extremely valuable tool for all orthopaedic patients and in most cases is easier on the patient than open surgery.
		Arthroscopic surgery is the most common procedure that we perform and has been one of the true revolutions in orthopaedic surgery during the later half of the 20th century.
	www.orthopodsurgeon.com /arthroscopic.html (498 words)

	Arthroscopy
		By attaching the arthroscope to a miniature television camera, the surgeon is able to see the interior of the joint through this very small incision rather than a large incision needed for surgery.
		Arthroscopic surgery, although much easier in terms of recovery than "open" surgery, still requires the use of anesthetics and the special equipment in a hospital operating room or outpatient surgical suite.
		Although arthroscopic surgery has received a lot of public attention because it is used to treat well-known athletes, it is an extremely valuable tool for all orthopaedic patients and is generally easier on the patient than "open" surgery.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=33&... (1082 words)

	Arthroscopic Surgery \| Principal Health News
		Arthroscopic surgery is used to identify, monitor, and diagnose joint injuries and disease; or to remove bone or cartilage or repair tendons or ligaments.
		Arthroscopic surgery is used to diagnose and treat joint problems, most commonly in the knee, but also in the shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist, and hip.
		Arthroscopic surgery was initially a diagnostic tool used prior to open surgery, but as better instruments and techniques were developed, it began to be used to actually treat a variety of joint problems.
	www.principalhealthnews.com /topic/topic100586465 (924 words)

	The Sports Medicine Institute of Indiana
		Invented as an invasive diagnostic method, arthroscopic surgery grew up to be a very important technique used by most orthopedic physicians.
		Arthroscopic surgery is performed by an arthroscopic team in an operating room.
		The main instrument in arthroscopic surgery is the arthroscope.
	www.sportsmedofindiana.com /arthroscopy.html (211 words)

	KNEE ARTHROSCOPY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Usually the surgery is viewed on a moniter so that the whole operating team is aware of the type of surgical procedure that is being performed.
		Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day.
		While an arthroscope is used in many different types of surgical procedures, the recovery time and outcome of the procedure is related to the type of injury and the type of arthroscopic surgical procedure performed.
	www.arthroscopy.com /sp05002.htm (276 words)

	What is arthroscopic surgery?
		Arthroscopic surgery is a procedure in which the inside of the joint can be evaluated and treated using surgical instruments placed through small incisions (portals) measuring one centimeter or less (less than half an inch).
		The arthroscopic equipment consists of the scope and small surgical instruments which allow the surgeon to probe, cut, or shave tissues inside the knee.
		Without the shock-absorbing meniscus, the articular cartilage on the ends of the bones is exposed to increased pressure and "wears" away.
	www.knee-replacement-surgery.com /arthroscopic-surgery.php (839 words)

	Arthroscopic surgery
		Arthroscopic surgery involves the use of highly specialized instruments to perform surgery through very small incisions (one-half inch).
		It is also known as "minimally invasive surgery" because it doesn't require large incisions.
		The advantages of arthroscopic surgery are clear: smaller incisions, less scar tissue, less pain after surgery, and faster recovery.
	www.advancedortho.net /pages/arthro_surg.htm (164 words)

	Arthroscopic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Arthroscopic surgery has been performed since the 1970's in an out-patient ambulatory setting, using local anesthesia along with a very mild anesthetic.
		Arthroscopic surgery is designed to evaluate, as well as treat disorders of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and wrist.
		Arthroscopic surgery advancements have allowed surgeons to perform ligament reconstructions, meniscus or shock absorber repairs within the knee, as well as shoulder procedures.
	www.orthocenter.net /08orthoinfo/topics/Arthroscopic_Surgery.htm (186 words)

	Arthroscopic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Surgery is performed in an operating room under either general or spinal anesthesia.
		Arthroscopic surgery will be performed either on an outpatient basis or in a hospital, depending on the procedure and the surgeon.
		After surgery, it is necessary for you to regain muscle strength as soon as possible to help stabilize the affected joint through a rehabilitation program.
	www.ibjd.com /arthrosc.html (1241 words)

	Online Orthopaedics - Online Orthopaedics Manifesto Regarding Arthroscopic Surgery Of The Knee For Arthritis
		As a practicing orthopaedic surgeon with considerable experience in the field of arthroscopic surgery I feel compelled to comment from a personal standpoint on the bomb shell, which has exploded on the orthopaedic horizon recently regarding the use of arthroscopic surgery in knees affected by osteoarthritis.
		The surgery group received standard arthroscopic treatment for their problem and the placebo group was subjected to skin incisions and did not actually have arthroscopic treatment.
		There are very few arthroscopic surgeons who would see a patient in the office with what we usually refer to as advanced arthritis and tell that person that they should have an arthroscopic procedure to try to improve their condition.
	www.orthopodsurgeon.com /manifesto.html (2800 words)

	FAQ - Arthroscopic Surgery
		Arthroscopic surgery is a modern method of performing surgery inside the joint through very small incisions.
		Probably no surgery is completely successful in making a joint “as good as new,” however; arthroscopic surgery is a step forward over “open” surgical procedures, which were done previously.
		Because arthroscopic surgery is done through very small incisions, a light general anesthetic can be used, usually patients go home the same day, discomfort is minimized, the rate of complications is much lower, and recovery is much faster.
	www.alhafezproduction.com /faq/faq001.asp (866 words)

	Arthroscopic Surgery
		The joints typically amenable to arthroscopic surgery include the knee, the shoulder, the elbow, and the ankle.
		The arthroscope is about the size of a pencil and is inserted into the joint through an incision less than ½ inch long (referred to as a portal.) Other instruments of the same size are also inserted into the knee in order to probe, excise, or repair injured tissues.
		A surgeon who is skilled in arthroscopic surgery can best make the determination of whether the patient is best-suited to an arthroscopic or open surgical procedure.
	www.doctorilahi.com /arthroscopic_surgery.htm (321 words)

	ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Arthroscopic surgery is now used for many joints; however, the knee joint is the most common one.
		Arthroscopic surgery is performed either to see if something is wrong, or to repair a problem found in a joint.
		Arthroscopic surgery is considered a minor surgical procedure and can usually be done as an outpatient.
	www.healthinfolib.com /healthinfolibcom/BONE4231.htm (303 words)

	www.zadeh.co.uk ( Orthopaedic Surgeon - Shoulder Surgery - Arthroscopic Surgery - Paediatric Orthopaedics - Specialist ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Shoulder Surgery is a rapidly evolving and expanding branch of orthopaedic surgery.
		In these cases arthroscopic subacromial decompression is the treatment of choice and carries a success rate of around 90%.
		Arthroscopic examination of the shoulder is invaluable in distinguishing this type of instability from the muscle pattern abnormality as in the latter no evidence of articular surface damage is observed on shoulder arthroscopy.
	www.zadeh.co.uk /shouldersurgery/shouldersurgery.htm (2793 words)

	Arthroscopic Surgery Isn't Just for Knees
		One such example is arthroscopic surgey, a minimally invasive technique used to diagnose and treat problems of the joints.
		Many people associate arthroscopic surgery with the knee, but the procedure can be used to treat other joints such as the hip, elbow, ankle, wrist and shoulder.
		Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder is used for shoulder reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, dislocations and decompression for shoulder tendonitis or bursitis.
	www.kernanhospital.com /kernan/arthroscopic_surgery.html (222 words)

	Orthopedic Surgeon Houston Texas, Joint Arthroscopic Surgery, Medical Doctor, - Arthroscopic Solutions - Edwin J. ...
		Conditions of the knee which can be addressed arthroscopically include meniscal tears, ACL ruptures, loose bodies, subluxing and dislocating patellae (kneecaps), and joint surface (articular) defects.
		Arthroscopic surgery is not just for the knees anymore but also treats the foot and ankle.
		With the help of this high tech device, today’s joint problems may be diagnosed and treated without the discomfort of large incisions or the inconvenience of extended hospital stays.
	www.arthroscopicsolutions.com (259 words)

	Arthroscopic surgery - knee dictionary
		Arthroscopy is keyhole surgery where the surgeon looks inside the joint using a small camera and light source.
		Arthroscopic surgery implies that during the procedure of arthroscopy, or looking inside the knee via a small hole or keyhole, a therapeutic surgical procedure is performed.
		To actually perform surgery arthroscopically is challenging, as the image is relayed to a TV monitor, so the surgeon is looking into the screen at the instrument tips while manipulating the long-stemmed instruments from outside the joint.
	www.kneeguru.co.uk /html/links_arthroscopy.html (161 words)

	Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
		I thought that these guys always recommend surgery; after all, that's their bread and butter, and I thought that my shoulder would be ok, so declined.
		I was interested in getting arthroscopic surgery, rather than the traditional open surgery, and Dr. Wolf was a pioneer in this area, so I went back to see him.
		According to Dr. Wolf, this is much harder to fix, and it is one of the reasons he doesn't like the open surgery: the open surgery opens the front of the shoulder.
	sk999.tripod.com /shoulder.html (1487 words)

	Chester Knee Clinic \| Knee Problems - Arthroscopic Surgery
		In an arthroscopic operation, an orthopaedic surgeon makes a small incision in the patient's skin and then inserts the arthroscope, a miniature lens and lighting system, which magnifies and illuminates the structures inside the joint.
		Arthroscopic surgery requires the use of a hospital operating theatre.
		If surgery is indicated, it is performed with specially designed manual or power-driven instruments that are inserted into the joint through the portals.
	www.kneeclinic.info /problems_arthroscopic_surgery.php (895 words)

	Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Recovery
		Arthroscopic or arthroscopic assisted surgery done to repair the meniscus or reconstruct ligaments in the knee is much more complicated with prolonged recovery...
		Arthroscopic surgery is a procedure in which the inside of the joint can be evaluated and treated using surgical instruments placed through small incisions...
		Arthroscopic knee surgery (arthroscopy) is a procedure orthopedic surgeons use to look, diagnose and...
	wiredmd.org /surgery/arthroscopic-knee-surgery-recovery.html (634 words)

	Arthroscopic Knee Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Since the 1970's, arthroscopic surgery has become increasingly popular as a method of treating and diagnosing joint disorders.
		The arthroscope is an optical device consisting of a fiber optic cable protected by a rigid metal sleeve with a lens on one end.
		Indications for arthroscopic treatment of meniscal injury include symptoms that interfere with activities of daily living, positive physical exam findings (such as knee locking, catching and swelling), as well as failure of nonsurgical treatment.
	www.umm.edu /orthopaedic/Arthr_knee.html (419 words)

	Arthroscopic Knee Surgery by Central Iowa Orthopaedics
		The arthroscope is a small fiber-optic viewing instrument made up of a tiny lens, light source and video camera.
		The surgical instruments used in arthroscopic surgery are very small (only 3 or 4 mm in diameter), but appear much larger when viewed through an arthroscope.
		Continuing these exercises after your surgery is important to maintain knee range of motion, reduce scar tissue and strengthen weakened muscles.
	www.centraliowaortho.com /knee_arthroscopy.htm (1293 words)

	Arthroscopic surgery
		Inability to perform surgery arthroscopically, thus necessitating an open surgical approach to the joint (this is uncommon)
		If your pet had surgery of the bowels or stomach, vomiting is always a concern, as it may indicate that infection of the abdominal cavity, called peritonitis, is present.
		A cold pack may be a pack of frozen peas, crushed ice in a Ziploc bag, or a cold gel pack; place a thin barrier between the skin and the cold pack.
	www.vetsurgerycentral.com /arthroscopic_surgery.htm (2065 words)

	Arthroscopic Surgery - The Shoulder & Knee Center of South Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Due to the small incisions, the pain is less than with open surgery and the recovery time after surgery is greatly decreased.
		The Arthroscope is a miniature lens that has a camera attachment at one end, and a small lens with a fiber optic light at the other end.
		Depending upon the needs of the patient, many different miniature arthroscopic instruments may be employed to correct problems in the joint.
	www.shoulderkneecenter.com /arthroscopy.htm (262 words)

	PlanetPapers - Arthroscopic Surgery
		Arthroscopic surgery is the surgery that leaves the least amount of scarring as the surgeon only makes several small incisions (only ¼-½ inch long).
		Arthroscopic surgery is preferred by most physicians because of the recovery time and the limited scarring.
		It is one of the most preffered surgeries for both the patient and the surgeon.
	www.planetpapers.com /Assets/2806.php (416 words)

	Arthroscopic Surgery is No Better than Placebo (Sham Surgery) in Treating the Pain and Dysfunction of Osteoarthritis of ...
		Prior studies touting the benefits of arthroscopic surgery for knee OA have almost all been uncontrolled.
		All surgeries were performed by the same surgeon according to currently accepted practices for debridement and lavage.
		One of the weaknesses is that nearly all of the participants were men (because it was done at a VA hospital), while the majority of knee OA patients are women.
	www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu /news-archive/2002/arthroscopy.html (636 words)

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		Moseley and his colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, decided to test whether arthroscopic surgery might be associated with a placebo effect.
		After 2 weeks, patients assigned to sham surgery were doing better than the true surgery patients -- probably, Dr. Moseley said, because they had been spared the trauma of surgery.
		While this research is not the final word on arthroscopic surgery for knee arthritis, Dr. Moseley said it does suggest it may be time for surgeons to take a closer look at it.
	www.mercola.com /2001/mar/17/arthroscopic_surgery.htm (568 words)

	Arthroscopic surgery - HealthBoards Bulletin Board
		My 12 yr old does not want me to have the jaw alignment surgery at all I guess the thought of mommys jaw being broken even though I will be asleep scares her.
		I am seeing a specialist too, I put that he was a dds, but he started as a dds and is now a well known and very experienced tmj dr. He just felt he had done what he could for me and that arthocentesis was the next step.
		Whilst I am fully aware of those who have problems and the general consensus that surgery on the joint is bad (and I agree in some circumstances) If your fully informed, and obtain multiple opinions and see no other alternative, then a person's decision is made.
	www.healthboards.com /ubb/Forum119/HTML/001099.html (4672 words)

	ARTHROSCOPIC ACL SURGERY RECONSTRUCTION
		Surgical treatment of the torn ACL usually involves an arthroscopic surgical reconstruction of the injured ligament.
		Although a number of different types of tissue have been utilized to reconstruct the ACL, the most common type of ACL reconstruction involves harvesting the central third of the patellar tendon with a bone block at each end of the tendon graft.
		After performing a diagnostic arthroscopic examination of the knee, the central third of the patellar tendon is harvested.
	www.arthroscopy.com /sp05018.htm (681 words)

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