The elbows may be worked upon in a corrective surgical procedure. An arthrotomy can detect potential problems associated with a torn ligament. A physician may need to see inside a joint in order to diagnose pain or discomfort. Most treatment arthrotomies typically do not require a prolonged hospital stay. Amputation is one of the more severe reasons to perform an arthrotomy.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is used in the assessment of coronary or other vascular pathology risk. The reference range of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is 40-50 mg/dL in men and 50-60 mg/dL in women. Next.
When measuring total cholesterol levels, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides are used in the measurement. For adults, standard cholesterol levels are: 1  Less than 200 mg/dL is desirable.2  Between 200 - 239 mg/dL is considered borderline. 3  Over 240 mg/dL is considered high.or adults, standard cholesterol levels are: 1  Less than 200 mg/dL is desirable. 2  Between 200 - 239 mg/dL is considered borderline. 3  Over 240 mg/dL is considered high.