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William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Arthroscopy At A Glance

  • Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that can be performed for diagnosis and/or treatment of joint abnormalities.
  • Arthroscopy is most often an outpatient procedure.
  • Arthroscopy can be performed using general, spinal, regional, or local anesthetic.
  • The surgical incisions required for arthroscopy are several, approximately ¼ inch, on either side of the joint.

Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2008


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