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I have ligament damage on the outside of my knee and may need keyhole surgery. what does this entail?
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Let me explain: Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which a small fibre-optic telescope (arthroscope) is inserted into a joint. Fluid is then pumped into the joint to distend the joint and to allow for the structures within that joint to be seen. Usually the surgery is viewed on a monitor. Read more: http://www.Netdoctor.Co.Uk/ate/musclesjoints/201174.Html#ixzz2qthhdmps follow us: @netdoctor on twitter |.
Answered 12/9/2013
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