arthroscopy
noun
ar·thros·co·py
är-ˈthrä-skə-pē 
: a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving visual examination of the interior of a joint with an arthroscope to diagnose or treat various conditions or injuries of a joint and especially to repair or remove damaged or diseased tissue or bone
In arthroscopy, two small incisions are made, one for the scope and one for instruments, causing less damage to connective tissue.—
Janic Lloyd
Janic LloydExamples of arthroscopy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Surgeries performed by podiatrists include arthroscopy, bunion removal, correction of hammertoe (an abnormal bend to the middle joint) and other bone conditions, and repair of torn tendons or ligaments.
—Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
An arthroscopy was performed and a 10 mm plastic soft drink bottle cap was retrieved leading to the immediate resolution of symptoms without complications.
—Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
An arthroscopy is performed in an outpatient facility in a hospital or surgical center.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 15 July 2022
Mercury Digest: Phoenix Mercury set to close preseason against Los Angeles Sparks Through all that frustration, Onyenwere underwent a left knee arthroscopy and partial lateral meniscectomy at the end of the season.
—Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2023
See all Example Sentences for arthroscopy 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
An arthroscopy was performed and a 10 mm plastic soft drink bottle cap was retrieved leading to the immediate resolution of symptoms without complications.
—Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
An arthroscopy is performed in an outpatient facility in a hospital or surgical center.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 15 July 2022
Mercury Digest: Phoenix Mercury set to close preseason against Los Angeles Sparks Through all that frustration, Onyenwere underwent a left knee arthroscopy and partial lateral meniscectomy at the end of the season.
—Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2023
See all Example Sentences for arthroscopy
Dictionary Entries Near arthroscopy
Cite this Entry
“Arthroscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthroscopy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
arthroscopy
noun
ar·thros·co·py
är-ˈthräs-kə-pē
plural arthroscopies
: a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving visual examination of the interior of a joint with an arthroscope to diagnose or treat various conditions or injuries of a joint and especially to repair or remove damaged or diseased tissue or bone
… an alternative to replacement—in cases of athletic injury—may be arthroscopy, which allows surgeons to operate on the joint by means of a tiny camera and instruments inserted through small incisions.—Kenneth B. Chiacchia, Harvard Medical Health Letter
Kenneth B. Chiacchia, Harvard Medical Health LetterIn most cases, if surgery is required, it means arthroscopy, which is the use of a scope and a mini-camera to look inside the knee.—Paul Collins, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)
Paul Collins, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)During arthroscopy, irregular areas are shaved and torn labra are repaired.—Janice Lloyd, USA Today
Janice Lloyd, USA Today
arthroscopic
adjective
arthroscopic surgery
Arthroscopic treatment of degenerative arthritis can be successful in the early stages by removal of loose bodies and osteophytes from the olecranon and coronoid processes, as well as from their respective fossae.
—The American Journal of Sports Medicine
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Today the arsenal of arthroscopic instruments is varied and sophisticated. A surgeon can study the entire interior of the joint by penetrating the knee from several different locations and using scopes with angled optics.
—Arnold Schechter, Sports Illustrated
Arnold Schechter, Sports Illustrated
arthroscopically
adverb
His right knee was also examined arthroscopically for torn cartilage but no damage was found.
—Denise Tom Brown, USA Today
Denise Tom Brown, USA Today
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share