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Arthrotomy

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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This is the surgical exploration of a joint. Possible indications include:

  • inspection of the interior or to perform a synovial biopsy
  • drainage of a haematoma or abscess
  • removal of a loose body or damaged structure
  • in order to undertake the excision of an inflamed synovium

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