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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:33 pm


Surgery

In general, surgery may be recommended to arthritis patients to assess the health of the joint or to improve a severely damaged joint. There are several types of joint surgeries, including the following:


Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that may be used to assess and correct problem joints. It involves inserting a tiny camera through a small incision into the joint. This procedure can provide a clear picture of the condition of the joint, and may also allow the surgeo...Read the full article

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