arthroscopic procedure
arthroscopic surgery (arthroscopy) is a surgical procedure that allows your doctor to look at the inside of a joint in your body through a thin viewing instrument called an arthroscope. common sites for the procedure include the shoulder, hip, and knee.
during arthroscopy, the arthroscope is inserted into your joint through a small cut (incision) in the skin. the arthroscope has a light source and a video camera attached to it. images from the camera can be seen on a video monitor. these magnified images provide a clear picture of your joint. a sample of joint tissue can be collected during arthroscopy for biopsy. if surgery is done, additional instruments will be inserted into your joint through other small incisions.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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