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My arthroscopy posts were precipitated by my forthcoming knee cartilage operation.

Our local ACC branch( our state owned accident compensation corporation)has approved my operation and I just have to wait for the private hospital provider to set a date.

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Arthroscopy: Part 3: How is arthroscopy performed?

Diagnostic arthroscopy requires the use of a hospital operating theatre or outpatient surgical unit. Before the operation the patient will be given an anasthetic - either general, spinal or a local. The skin surrounding the affected joint is sterilized. Then a sterile solution is injected into the joint to expand it, making room for the insertion of the arthroscope.

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Arthroscopy: Part2 : Why is arthroscopy necessary?

Diagnosing joint injuries and disease begins with a thorough medical history and physical examination. Sometimes x-rays and laboratory tests are required to help diagnose the problem. Further diagnosis using arthroscopy may be required because it gives a precise, direct view of the affected bones and soft tissues(including the ligaments and cartilege).

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Arthroscopy: Part 1. What is Arthroscopy?

What is Arthroscopy? it is a surgical procedure that our orthopaedic surgeons use to visualise, diagnose and treat problems within our joints.

Since this technique became available back in the 1970's, tens of thousands of patients have preferred it over other types of surgery because the scars are smaller, the stay in hospital much shorter and the recovery quicker.

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Do you know what arthroscopic surgery is? It is sometimes called keyhole surgery.

I have has injured my cartilage on my right knee that will necessitate arthroscopic surgery; twenty five years ago I had open surgery - which is a long incision on my knee. With arthroscopic surgery an incision is made to get a small camera in to look at the joint, and one or more incisions to get at the joint.

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