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.
The more correct definition, however, is that current liabilities are liabilities that will by settled by current assets or by the creation of other current liabilities. Typical short term liabilities include accounts payable, short-term notes payable, commercial paper, and trade notes payable.