Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment procedure used for joint conditions. Originally, arthroscopy was a diagnostic tool only, used for planning a standard open surgery. However, because of the development of new instruments and advanced surgical techniques, we can now treat many conditions with arthroscopic techniques.
An arthroscope is a small tube that we insert into the body. It consists of a:
The camera is connected to a monitoring system that allows your surgical team to view the operation in real-time. We usually use the arthroscope with other tools that we insert through another incision. These tools are used for performing the procedure.
We use arthroscopic procedures to treat inflammation and injuries of joints, such as ankle, shoulder, knee and wrist conditions. Learn more about conditions we treat with arthroscopy.
Find out more about what to expect during an arthroscopic surgery procedure.