What Is Knee Arthroscopy?

It is a technique used for the treatment of knee joint problems. For diagnosis of the intra-articular knee disorders, such as synovial, meniscal, ligamentous and articular cartilage pathology, diagnostic arthroscopy is mandatory. The Mastery of diagnostic arthroscopy is important for orthopedic surgeons while treating knee disorders.

Knee arthroscopy is an important therapeutic procedure for treating knee disorders of various types. It is a surgical procedure which undertakes a small incision making and insertion of small camera called as arthroscope into the knees. Insertion of the arthroscope helps in observing the inside view of the joints on the screen of computer. It helps in identification of all knee problems. In some cases, problems knee can be corrected with the help of small instrument within the arthroscope.