Arthroscopy, pronounced "ahr-THROS-kuh-pee," is a technique used to identify and address joint issues. A buttonhole-sized incision is made by the surgeon, and a thin tube connected to a fiber-optic video camera is inserted through it. A high-definition video display receives the picture from within your joint.
With arthroscopy, the surgeon may view the interior of your joint without cutting a significant incision. With the use of extra tiny incisions and pencil-thin surgical equipment, surgeons can even fix some forms of joint injury during arthroscopy.