Arthrotomy ArthrotomyICD-9-CM80.0-80.1[edit on Wikidata] An arthrotomy is the creation of an opening in a joint that may be used in drainage.[1] See also[edit] List of surgeries by type References[edit] ^ Sam W. Wiesel (15 November 2010). Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery. Springer. pp. 421–. ISBN 978-1-4419-1388-3. Retrieved 16 June 2011. vteProcedures involving bones and jointsOrthopedic surgeryBonesFace Jaw reduction Orthognathic surgery Chin augmentation Spine Coccygectomy Laminotomy Laminectomy Laminoplasty Corpectomy Facetectomy Foraminotomy Vertebral fixation Vertebral augmentation Arm Acromioplasty Leg Femoral head ostectomy Astragalectomy Distraction osteogenesis Ilizarov apparatus Phemister graft General Ostectomy Bone grafting Osteotomy Epiphysiodesis Reduction Internal fixation External fixation Tension band wiring Cartilage Articular cartilage repair Microfracture surgery Knee cartilage replacement therapy Autologous chondrocyte implantation JointsSpine Arthrodesis Spinal fusion Intervertebral discs Discectomy Annuloplasty Arthroplasty Arm Shoulder surgery Shoulder replacement Bankart repair Weaver–Dunn procedure Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction Hand surgery Brunelli procedure Finger joint replacement Leg Hip resurfacing Hip replacement Rotationplasty Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Knee replacement/Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty Ankle fusion Ankle replacement Broström procedure Triple arthrodesis General Arthrotomy Arthroplasty Synovectomy Arthroscopy Joint replacement imaging: Arthrogram Arthrocentesis Arthroscopic lavage This surgery article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte