arthroscope (redirected from arthroscopes)

arthroscope /ar·thro·scope/ (ahr´thro-skōp) an endoscope for examining the interior of a joint and for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the joint.

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Arthroscope

An instrument for the visual examination of the interior of a joint.

Mentioned in: Rotator Cuff Injury

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arthroscope

[-skōp′]

Etymology: Gk, arthron + skopein, to watch

a type of endoscope used to examine joints.

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arthroscope (ar´thrōskōp´),

n an instrument used to view the inside of a joint.

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arthroscope

an endoscope, usually a fiberoptiscope, for examining the interior of a joint.

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arthroscope

Orthopedics A thin fiberoptic endoscope with 3 channels which is introduced into a joint space via a small incision

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Patient discussion about arthroscopes.

Q. Is ligament heating better than an arthroscopic surgery? I have a partial tear in my left knee (acl) and they wanna operate on me. I heard heating it can solve the problem. is it true?

A. i never heard of "ligament heating" from what i know- ligament has limited ability to regenerate. if partially torn it may need only physiotherapy and care. but if it's torn more then it can heal by itself- you need surgery. this is why there's orthopedics- to evaluate the situation, give you a diagnosis and the recommended treatment. it's always good to second guess because they are only human. you can ask other orthopedics and see what they say.