The procedure of arthroscopy is primarily associated with the process of diagnosis
bioplsy
endoscopy/arthroscopy
80.9 knee arthroscopy
The arthroscope is used in arthroscopy.
General or local anesthesia may be used during arthroscopy
Arthroscopies is the plural of arthroscopy
The use of crutches is commonplace after arthroscopy, with progression to independent walking on an "as tolerated" basis by the patient
A visual examination of the interior of a joint is arthroscopy.
The CPT code is 29880 for arthroscopy that is both medial AND lateral; this is with meniscectomy. The CPT code is 29881 for arthroscopy that is medial OR lateral; this includes meniscectomy.
Laproscopy is inspection or surgery of abdomen using a small telescopic device, where as arthroscopy is for Joints
Masaki Watanabe
Arthroscopy: arthr/o meaning joint(s) Respiratory: respir/a meaning respiration/breathing