Definition of arthroscopy
: a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving visual examination of the interior of a joint with an arthroscope to diagnose or treat various conditions or injuries of a joint and especially to repair or remove damaged or diseased tissue or bone
In arthroscopy, two small incisions are made, one for the scope and one for instruments, causing less damage to connective tissue.— Janic Lloyd
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The first known use of arthroscopy was in 1925
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