Summary
Arthroscopy is a procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems. It involves a surgeon inserting a narrow tube with a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision, usually the size of a buttonhole. The view inside the joint is then transmitted to a high-definition video monitor.
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This procedure can be used to diagnose and treat a variety of joint problems, such as torn cartilage, inflamed synovial tissue, and loose bodies.
It can also be used to repair ligaments and tendons.
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Summary
Arthroscopy (ahr-THROS-kuh-pee) is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. A surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision — about the size of a buttonhole. The view inside your joint is transmitted to a high-definition video monitor.
Arthroscopy - Mayo Clinic
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An arthroscope is a small, thin tube that is inserted into the body. A camera and light source are attached to the arthroscope. The camera attached to the arthroscope displays…
Arthroscopy - OrthoInfo - AAOS
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An arthroscope is a small tube that is inserted into the body. It contains a system of lenses, a small video camera, and a light for viewing. The camera is…
Arthroscopy | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Arthroscopy is a form of surgery used to diagnose and treat joint problems. Why have an arthroscopy? An arthroscopy is done when a doctor wants to inspect the inside of…
Arthroscopy | healthdirect
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