This page is likely the most controversial on this entire site. These are changes to the bony and soft tissue components - changes that for the most part are irreversible. This is quite often reversible. They may exist at the same time, but they are NOT the same. Arthrocentesis - needles are placed into the joint and a solution is washed through the joint space.
Big limitation is that there is NO direct visualization of the joint.
This procedure is most often performed in the office. There are minimal incisions made to perform this procedure. Most often used for disc problems such as adhesions and dislocations. This surgery does require general anesthesia and all the associated costs that go along with that. Prosthetic joint replacement.