Arthrotomy Surgical procedure of creating an opening in a joint From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In surgery, an arthrotomy is the creation of an opening in a joint that may be used in drainage.[1] Quick facts ICD-9-CM ...ArthrotomyICD-9-CM80.0-80.1[edit on Wikidata]Close See also List of surgeries by type References [1]Sam W. Wiesel (15 November 2010). Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery. Springer. pp. 421–. ISBN 978-1-4419-1388-3. Retrieved 16 June 2011. This surgery article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.vte Related Articles