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… Arthroscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … can be used to see if you have a joint problem or to do surgery that repairs a joint problem. It can also be done to … using arthroscopy with open surgery. How To Prepare Arthroscopic surgery is often done on an outpatient basis …
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… Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is … function and provide some pain relief. How It Is Done Arthroscopic surgery (arthroscopy) is a surgical procedure …
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… Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview For arthroscopic jaw surgery, the surgeon inserts a pencil-thin, …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … treat it at the same time. If your doctor thinks you need surgery to repair the meniscus, it should be done as soon as … increase strength and flexibility. You avoid the risks of arthroscopic surgery. If your knee does not get better, you …
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… Laparoscopic Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Laparoscopy (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is …
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… Cataract Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cataract surgery helps you see better. It …
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… Bunion Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Bunion surgery most often involves an …
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… Thyroid Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all of …
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… Surgery for Tennis Elbow On this page: Surgery Overview What … over-tightening the tendon. Surgery may be done using arthroscopy , traditional open surgery, or a combination of … over-tightening the tendon. Surgery may be done using arthroscopy , traditional open surgery, or a combination of …
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… Melanoma Excision Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery to remove (excise) a melanoma …