arthroscopy

American  

[ahr-thros-kuh-pee] / ɑrˈθrɒs kə pi /

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.

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arthroscopy Scientific  

/ 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.

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Other Word Forms

• arthroscopic adjective

Etymology

Origin of arthroscopy

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

Example Sentences

Examples include skin and tissue substitutes, electrical nerve-stimulator implants and knee arthroscopy for osteoarthritis.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

"He has been diagnosed with the presence of a loose body in his right knee joint. Carvajal will now undergo an arthroscopy," said Madrid in a statement, without specifying his expected absence period.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

By combining data from arthroscopy, widely considered the gold standard for diagnosing pathology of knee abnormalities, researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis and identified 12 common types of knee abnormalities in these patients.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

“Really, what we’re talking about is people who need an arthroscopy of their knee.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2020