arthroscopic knee surgery

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arthroscopic knee surgery

Arthroscopic knee repair Orthopedics A minimally invasive arthroplastic procedure, usually performed to repair one or more of the major knee ligaments–eg, anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, lateral or medial meniscus, lateral collateral or medial collateral ligaments

Arthroscopic knee surgery

Surgery performed to examine or repair tissues inside the knee joint through a special scope (arthroscope).

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The effect of tourniquet release time on the analgesic efficacy of intraarticular morphine after arthroscopic knee surgery. Anesth Analg 1997;84(4):791-3.

EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF INTRA-ARTICULAR INJ. MAGNESIUM SULPHATE IN COMBINATION WITH INJ. BUPIVACAINE FOR POST-OPERATIVE PAIN RELIEF FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC ARTHROSCOPY OF THE KNEE JOINT--A COMPARATIVE PROSPECTIVE STUDY

We sought to determine if intraoperative use of dexamethasone reduces postoperative pain intensity and analgesic use in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. We found that administering intravenous dexamethasone during the intraoperative period has no clinical impact on postoperative pain intensity during the first 48 h after arthroscopic knee surgery.

Analgesic effect of dexamethasone after arthroscopic knee surgery: a randomized controlled trial

In the multivariate analysis (Table 3), only the use of a tourniquet remained statistically significant (p = 0.01) for a decreased risk of complication following arthroscopic knee surgery (OR 0.32 CI 0.13 = 0.80).

Prevention of venous thromboembolism after arthroscopic knee surgery in a low-risk population with the use of aspirin: a randomized trial

Why is arthroscopic knee surgery with meniscus resection so common for middle aged or older people with persistent knee pain?

Intra-articular ketamine for pain control following arthroscopic knee surgery. Acta Anaesthesiologica Sinica.

Comparison of the analgesic effect of intra-articular and extra-articular injection of morphine and ketamine compound in arthrotomy lower limb surgery under spinal anesthesia

Arthroscopic knee surgery can be performed with general, regional or local anaesthesia, each having its own advantages and disadvantages.

Evidence-based practice in arthroscopic knee surgery

"The only thing my body can do is bench and interview, so I might as well do my best on the bench," said Paea, who is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. "I feel like I did OK.

Maehl, Paea make big impressionat NFL Combine

Montgomery, MD, is a well-leg holder for use in arthroscopic knee surgery and is used for positioning the non- operative leg.

Stabilizes well-leg in arthroscopic surgery

In Charlotte, North Carolina, Jason Richardson scored 25 points in another strong performance following arthroscopic knee surgery, and Charlotte beat error-prone Minnesota.

Celtics teach a Magic lesson

Also missing is interior Lineman Peria Jerry, who needed arthroscopic knee surgery. Jerry was one of two Rebels who Nutt brought to SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala., in late July for his efforts in the off-season..

Col. Reb is crying

Playing his first tournament since arthroscopic knee surgery on April 15, nine weeks on from finishing second at the Masters, Woods was in obvious discomfort and appeared set to withdraw from the tournament on Friday before taking pain relief to get him through the weekend.