What is Arthroscopy?
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Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.
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How do members experience Arthroscopy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigmented villonodular synovitis | 13 | 0 | |
| Pain in right knee with stiffness | 7 | 2 | |
| Femoral acetabular impingement - cam type | 3 | 0 | |
| Pain in wrist | 2 | 0 | |
| Arthritis pain in knees | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Valgus deformity of the knee | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 2 |
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