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arthroscopic

American  
[ahr-thruh-skahp-ik] / ˌɑr θrəˈskɑp ɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to or carried out by means of an arthroscope.


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In 2004, he had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, followed by varicose vein surgery on both legs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026

Munetaka Murakami, 25, 1B/3B, NA, NA: Enthusiasm for the most anticipated position player to come out of Japan in years was slightly dampened after he had arthroscopic elbow surgery and an oblique injury in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025

Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair the tear, the Dodgers said, and “is expected to be ready” for spring training in February.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

Woolen was sidelined entirely after suffering a knee injury that required arthroscopic surgery, and didn’t return until the preseason.

From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024

“I can’t wait to come back,” he had said shortly after the arthroscopic surgery that was done at the time of the injury.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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