Arthroscopes

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 connected to a monitoring system that lets a surgeon view the surgery while it is being done.Arthroscopy is a procedure that uses a fiber-optic camera to diagnose and treat 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.Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize and treat problems inside a joint.The arthroscope is often used with other tools that are put through another cut or incision. These tools are used for grasping, cutting, and probing.