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arthrotomy

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ar·throt·o·my (är-thrt-m)
n.
Incision into a joint. Also called synosteotomy.

arthrotomy
incision of a joint.


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Previous studies describing nonconservative treatment of shoulder adhesive capsulitis include distention arthrography, brisement techniques, arthrotomy of the anterior/inferior axillary fold and subscapularis tendon, and manipulation under general anesthesia.
At the orthopedic follow-up 3 months later, the surgeon ordered an open debridement and biopsy based on the bone scan reports and performed an arthrotomy of the left elbow with open debridement of synovium and biopsy of the capitellum and radial head the next day.
Isokinetic, electrophysiologic, and clinical function relationships following tourniquet-aided arthrotomy.
 
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