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Arthrotomy

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Arthrotomy
ICD-9-CM80.0-80.1

In surgery, an arthrotomy is the creation of an opening in a joint that may be used in drainage.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ Sam W. Wiesel (15 November 2010). Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery. Springer. pp. 421–. ISBN 978-1-4419-1388-3. Retrieved 16 June 2011.