Arthroscopy Facts
Arthroscopy (ahr-THROS-skuh-pee) is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. Arthroscopy is an outpatient technique. Arthroscopy can be performed using general, spinal, local, anesthetic. The surgical incision required for arthroscopy are a several, roughly ¼ inch, on either side of the joint
Why It Is Done
Arthroscopy is used to:
• To diagnose a joint problem when a physical exam and other tests don't...
