Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Medium
Arthroscopy
Meaning: Minimally invasive keyhole procedure using a camera to view and treat the inside of a joint.
In practice: MRI or this procedure may be needed when a meniscal or ligament injury of the knee remains unclear.
Word parts
- arthro- means joint
- -scopy means looking inside with a scope
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