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.
There are two main types of assets: current assets and non-current assets. Current assets are likely to be used up or converted into cash within one business cycle - usually treated as twelve months. Three very important current asset items found on the balance sheet are: cash, inventories and accounts receivables.