Summary: of the structures within that joint. Usually the surgery is viewed on a moniter so that the whole operating team is aware of the type of surgical procedure that is being performed. Arthroscopes are approximately 5 mm in diameter, so the incisions are very small (approximately 1/8 inch). During the procedure, which is conducted under anesthesia, the inside of the joint
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