What exactly is an arthroscopy?
An arthroscopy is a procedure that allows a surgeon to see inside certain parts of the body without making big incisions or performing general surgery.
To do an arthroscopy, the surgeon makes a very small incision, less than half an inch long. Through the incision, the surgeon inserts a tool that has a camera on the other end, which will send back images from inside the joint.
Certain procedures, like repairs, can also be done. Other tiny incisions would be made for the surgeon to insert the instruments and, by watching through the camera, the repairs can be done.
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