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what the risks are arthroscopy, structure of a joint, arthroscopy, method of viewing a joint, perform surgery on a joint, an arthroscope consists of a tiny tube, a lens, a light source, device is inserted into a small incision, allows a surgeon to look, joint damage, device also allows the surgeon to perform reconstructive procedures on the joint, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair this procedure is typically performed on the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, type of anesthesia depends on the particular joint, factors, a regional anesthetic numbs the affected area, the patient, remain awake, depending on whether other medications, more extensive surgery, general anesthesia used, in this case the patient is unconscious, area is cleaned, antiseptic soap, a pressure band applied to restrict blood flow, tourniquet, an incision is made, joint, sterile fluid is introduced, joint space, a better view, arthroscope is then inserted, the joint is viewed by displaying the image on a monitor, two small additional incisions needed, use other instruments, instruments, remove bits of cartilage, bone, take a tissue biopsy, perform other minor surgery, ligament reconstruction, performed, using the arthroscope in many cases, should not consume any food, fluid, 12 hours, the procedure, instructed to shave joint area, given a sedative, leaving, the hospital, given a hospital gown, time of surgery, body part, surgery is accessible, must sign an informed consent form, make arrangements, transportation, hospital, work, child care, commitments immediately, injection of local anesthesia, sting, once the anesthetic has taken effect, no pain, joint, manipulated, a better view, some tugging on the leg, arm, done on the shoulder, joint, stiff, sore, slight activity walking, resumed, excessive use, the joint, swelling, pain, increase the chance of injury, depending on diagnosis, other exercises, restrictions, this test is performed, suspected ligament tear, damaged meniscus cartilage, evidence of bone fragments, a fracture, joint pain, injury, unexplainable joint pain, lesions, problems detected by x-rays, joint disease, a need, joint surgery, arthroscopy, monitor the progression, of a disease, determine whether a treatment is working, torn ligaments, bleeding, damaged meniscus cartilage, bone fragments, lesions, dislocation, rotator cuff tendonitis, swelling, increased pain, localized inflammation, infection, fever, slight risk that the arthroscope, perforate tissue, tear a ligament, muscle, excessive bleeding, a biopsy is performed, diagnostic accuracy of an arthroscopy, 98%, x-rays, mri scans, taken first, a noninvasive, ice is commonly recommended after arthroscopy to help relieve swelling, pain, incision made, inserting the arthroscope is very small, stitches, not be required, a bandage is applied, given instructions, changing the dressing, normal activity should not be resumed, several days, longer, special preparations, made concerning work, responsibilities, physical therapy, recommended.