arthrotomy

Indications

• joint disease

Procedure

• surgically opening a joint

Notes

• contrast with arthroscopy

More general terms

• orthopedic surgery

More specific terms

• ankle arthrotomy
• arthrotomy with synovectomy, ankle
• arthrotomy with synovectomy, wrist
• elbow arthrotomy
• hand/finger arthrotomy
• hip arthrotomy
• knee arthrotomy
• shoulder arthrotomy

Additional terms

• arthroscopy