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Using Arthroscopy to Diagnose & Treat Knee Problems

By on Monday, September 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Arthro is joint in Latin. Scopy is view. Arthroscopy is literally to view a joint. The use of arthroscopy allows an orthopedic surgeon to look inside a joint and see what needs to be done. Arthroscopy is very useful in the diagnosis and treatment of problems with the knees. Modern arthroscopes and high resolution cameras [...]

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ACL Injury and Treatment Options

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Joints are held together with ligaments. Sometimes a ligament can tear causing a great deal of pain. The anterior cruciate ligament is located at the center of your knee. It prevents your tibia (shin bone) from moving forward onto your femur (thigh bone). If your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is torn, your knee might give [...]

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Arthroscopy of the Knee

By on Sunday, September 13th, 2009 | No Comments

Arthroscopy is the use of a miniature camera to view the interior of a joint. It is particularly useful when diagnosing and treating damaged or diseased knees. Using an arthroscope, an orthopedic surgeon can get a clear view of the inside of the knee and make a definite decision as to how to treat the [...]

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