Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is an examination of the inside of a joint, such as a knee, using a surgical tool called an arthroscope (ARTH-row-scope) that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. An arthroscope is a small, soft tube with a light and lenses on the tip. Your doctor will perform this procedure if there's a possibility that your knee joint may be injured or diseased, or if you need to have bone or cartilage removed or tendons or ligaments repaired. After the arthroscopy, you may have some pain and swelling for a few days.