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.
Lesson Summary. Short-term investments are any asset that is anticipated to expire within one to three years, has low risk, and offers low returns. Examples of some types of short-term investments are savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CD), money market funds and treasury bills.