arthroscopic

It's arthroscopic, meaning they just do it with some small probes, put it behind the knee, remove some of that cartilage.

CNN Transcript Jun 19, 2008 2008

For example, the average cost for an outpatient service such as arthroscopic knee surgery would increase by about $700 next year, United Healthcare spokesman Daryl Richard said.

SplicedFeed 2010

On the other hand, prices paid for invasive care (major surgery such as arthroscopic knees and shoulders) decreased 18 percent from 2004 to 2006.

The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

On the other hand, prices paid for invasive care (major surgery such as arthroscopic knees and shoulders) decreased 18 percent from 2004 to 2006.

The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

On the other hand, prices paid for invasive care (major surgery such as arthroscopic knees and shoulders) decreased 18 percent from 2004 to 2006.

The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

I recently have had my third arthroscopic knee surgery, and the preliminary image read by a "doctor" or "specialist" was negative.

The U.S. as a Health Care Spending Outlier, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

He had arthroscopic surgery on the ankle and returned in July to hit .300 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI in 56 games.

Rookie David Freese's smarts, skills turning Cardinals' heads 2010

Senior WR Jamar Howard underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on April 19 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital.

Around the BigEast Conference 2010

And open surgery with big incisions is being replaced by new, less-invasive techniques known as mini-open and arthroscopic repair, which involve less pain and blood loss, shorter hospital stays and a generally easier rehabilitation period, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Stitching Up Shoulders 2011

To remove any bone spurs, a surgeon uses arthroscopic, pencil-size instruments to magnify and illuminate the structures inside the joint.

Stitching Up Shoulders 2011