Wiki Debridement vs. Menisectomy

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Debridement/shaving articular cartilage chrondroplasty)....cartilage is debrided with a shaver, 29877.


Meniscectomy (includes any meniscal shaving)...torn meniscus fragments are removed with angled scissors, motorized cutter, or punch forceps. The remaining intact menisucs is trimmed and contorured, 29880, 29881.
 
conroy22 said:
Okay, need help. What is the difference, if any, between a debridement of the meniscus and a menisectomy?

Thanks!
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If they are debriding the meniscus, there is no difference, they are still removing a piece/sliver/ etc the meniscus..its still 29881
 
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