arthroscopy

[ ahr-thros-kuh-pee ]

noun

1. the use of an arthroscope to diagnose an injury to or disease of a joint or to perform minor surgery on a joint.

arthroscopy

/ är-thrŏs′kə-pē /

1. Examination of the interior of a joint, such as the knee, using a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.

Other Words From

• ar·thro·scop·ic [ahr-thr, uh, -, skop, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arthroscopy¹

First recorded in 1930–35; arthro- + -scopy

Example Sentences

“Like I had a knife going into my groin,” said Hagelin, who eventually underwent hip arthroscopy last September.

From Washington Post

A run that stretched back to October 2021 when he suffered a right knee injury and needed arthroscopy surgery.

From Seattle Times

He had swelling in his right knee, ultimately getting arthroscopy surgery but not returning to the rotation.

From Seattle Times

He underwent two right knee arthroscopy surgeries last season, limiting the midfielder to nine games, four of which he started.

From Seattle Times

Lodeiro, 32, underwent right knee arthroscopy surgeries in May and September.

From Seattle Times