Diagnostic Procedure
arthroscopy
[ ahr-thros-kuh-pee ]
Subclass of:
Orthopedic Procedures; Endoscopy (procedure)
Definitions related to arthroscopy:
  • A procedure where a surgeon makes a small cut in the skin and inserts tiny lenses, lighting, and other instruments to diagnose or repair joint problems.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Endoscopic examination of a joint space.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Endoscopic examination, therapy and surgery of the joint.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • 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.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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