Surgical technique whereby a doctor inserts a tube-like instrument into a joint to inspect, diagnose and repair tissues.

The use of a telescopic viewing device inserted into a joint via a small incision together with specialised surgical tools, enabling the surgeon to see inside of the joint on a television screen and identify and repair the defect. Also known as orthopaedic endoscopy.

a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision

an invasive surgical procedure, which allows direct visualization of the rotator cuff tendons and surrounding tissues

a procedure where the inside of the knee is examined using a camera inserted through small cuts in the skin (also called 'keyhole' surgery)

a type of test to see inside a joint

Using an intra-articular camera to assist, this less invasive procedure allows the Orthopaedic Surgeon to assess, repair or reconstruct various tissues both within and around joints. Now used preferentially to "open" procedures, when permitted.

Minimally invasive surgery to a joint performed using a small telescopic camera and special Instruments.

surgery using a small lighted device and attachments which can perform procedures on a minimally invasive basis. First used in knee surgery to do damage assessment and removal of loose meniscus and cartilage.

A procedure performed with an arthroscope (a small, flexible tube that transmits the image of the inside of a joint to a video monitor). Arthroscopy is used for diagnosis as well as treatment of some types of joint injury. The arthroscope is inserted through a small incision in the skin near the affected joint.

using an intra-articular camera to assist; a procedure that allows the physician to assess, repair, or reconstruct various tissues both within and around joints.

examination of the interior of a joint with a specially designed endoscope under local or general anaesthesia

examination of the interior of a join with an endoscope

a surgical procedure to examine the inside of a joint.

examination of the interior of a joint with an arthroscope.

a technique using a narrow tube-like instrument which can be inserted into the cavity of a joint in order to see inside the joint.

A diagnostic and surgical procedure whereby the interior of a side is visualised, allowing a suitable diagnosis to be made and through which an appropriate operation can be conducted

Arthroscopy refers to the technique used by surgeons whereby they insert a very small (2mm diameter) camera into the body. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, commonly known as keyhole surgery. It allows the surgeon to look directly inside the locality of the patient's problem and determine exactly what is wrong.

"Scoping a joint." The examination of the inside of a joint using a device equipped with a tiny video camera.

with the use of an endoscope, surgeons can look at the interior of a joint. This technique is most often used to inspect the inside of the knee joint.

Inspection of the inside of a joint, e.g. for obtaining a biopsy, usually through a fiber optic instrument called arthroscope.

a minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment procedure used for conditions of a joint. This procedure uses a small, lighted, optic tube (arthroscope) which is inserted into the joint through a small incision in the joint. Images of the inside of the joint are projected onto a screen; used to evaluate any degenerative and/or arthritic changes in the joint; to detect bone diseases and tumors; to determine the cause of bone pain and inflammation.

use of an intra-articular camera inserted into the joint through a small incision to show the inside of a joint; the procedure allows physicians to also assess, repair and reconstruct various tissues both within and around the joint.

The procedure of visualizing the inside of a joint by means of an arthroscope.

A procedure carried out with an arthroscope. An arthroscope is an instrument with a system of lenses and lights that enables a surgeon to view the inside of a joint. It is used most often to study the knee joint. Arthroscopy reveals abnormalities inside the joint.

Endoscopy of the joints is termed "arthroscopy", with the principal applications being the knee and shoulder.

examination of the interior of a joint with an endoscope

a surgical procedure used to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.

Diagnostic and surgical technique in which a small fiber-optic scope is used to look into a joint.

a method of viewing the inside of a joint using a special instrument (the arthroscope) which is inserted through a small incision under a general anaesthetic. The technique can be used to carry out treatment or surgery using miniaturized instruments (often called 'keyhole' surgery) in rare cases, or to help with diagnosis.

A technique in which the surgeon makes a small incision, then inserts a thin tube that contains a miniature video camera and surgical instruments. Doctors can sometimes perform arthroscopic, rather than open, surgery to repair rotator cuff problems.

Examination of the interior of a joint, such as the knee, using a type of telescope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.

a diagnostic and surgical technique that uses a thin tube with a light and tiny video camera at one end to view the inside of a joint

A surgical examination of the internal structures of a joint by means of viewing through an arthroscope. An arthroscopic procedure can be used to remove or repair damaged tissue or as a diagnostic procedure in order to inspect the extent of any damage or confirm a diagnosis.

the use of arthroscopic equipment allows some surgeries to be performed through two or three very small incisions

(ar-th-ro-sko-pi) (Greek Arthron-joint; Skopeo- to view) This is a technique where a thin endoscope, about 4-5mm in diameter is inserted through an opening created in the joint in order to examine the interior of the joint. This technique is now advanced enough to tackle most of the joint problems in the same setting.

A surgical technique whereby a tube-like instrument is inserted into a joint to inspect, diagnose and repair tissues. It is most commonly performed in patients with diseases of the knees or shoulders.

a procedure used to examine the inside of a joint using a viewing tube (an endoscope)

the use of an intra-articular camera inserted into the joint through a small incision to show the inside of a joint; the procedure allows the physician to also assess, repair, or reconstruct various tissues both within and around joints.

Arthroscopy (also called arthroscopic surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a physical examination of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. Arthroscopic procedures can be performed either to evaluate, or to treat, many orthopaedic conditions including torn floating cartilage, torn surface cartilage, ACL reconstruction and trimming damaged cartilage.