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Orthoscopic vs. Arthroscopic
Orthoscopic
/ˌɔːrθəˈskoʊpɪk/Examples:
The orthoscopic lens provided a clear, distortion-free view.She opted for orthoscopic surgery on her knee.The museum uses orthoscopic cameras for art documentation.
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Arthroscopic
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The athlete underwent an arthroscopic procedure to repair his knee.Arthroscopic surgery allows for less invasive options in joint treatment.Recovery from arthroscopic interventions is often shorter than traditional surgery.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Orthoscopic and arthroscopic both involve scope procedures, but they are for different parts of the body.
- Remember ortho relates to bones, commonly associated with vision in orthoscopy, a term not as widely used.
- Arthro is specific to joints, making arthroscopic relevant to internal examination of joints.
- The prefix orth- can lead to confusion with orthopedic, which also deals with bones but in a broader sense including joints, muscles, etc.
- Both terms involve minimally invasive procedures but are specialized in different fields.
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