Practicals · Orthopaedics · Joint procedures
Arthrotomy of the knee
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Year 1 (NMC)
Videos and resources
- VideoTotal Knee Arthroplasty: Part 1 Exposure and Arthrotomy ... - YouTube
- PageMedial Arthrotomy - Musculoskeletal Keymusculoskeletalkey.com
- +44 more links
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Perform arthrotomy of knee joint and also assist in arthrotomy of hip, anklet and shoulder.” ( NMC curriculum, page 10)