Chondroplasty is an option in cases of mild to moderate cartilage wear. During arthroscopy the loose cartilage flaps and debris within the knee are removed using an arthroscopic shaver. Great care is taken to avoid damaging normal cartilage.
Short Term Investments as Current Assets on the Balance Sheet. These are investments that a company plans to sell shortly or can be sold to provide cash. These short-term investments aren't as readily available as money in a checking account but they provide added cushion if some immediate need were to arise.
Definition and Types. Short-term investments are any assets that are anticipated to expire or to be liquidated within the course of one to three years. The goal of this type of asset is to protect capital with low-risk investments. However with low risk, the return on short-term investments is very low.