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.
In the past, I've covered current assets and current liabilities, but now let's turn our attention to the long-term assets and long-term investments found on the balance sheet. Simply stated, long-term investments and long-term assets, in contrast to current assets and current liabilities, are things a business owns but can't be converted into cash quickly to fund day-to-day operations.