Arthroscopy is basically a surgical procedure used by orthopedic surgeons to visualize, diagnose as well as treat issues inside the joint. The word arthroscopy is taken from the two Greek words: �arthro,� that means joint, and �skopein,� which means the look. The word means �to look inside the joint.� During an arthroscopic exam, the orthopedic surgeon makes a tiny incision in the patient's skin, after which a pencil-sized instrument with a tiny lens and lighting system is inser … [Read more...]