The complete surgical procedure is televised on a screen in the operating room, providing the surgeon a complete view of the procedure. In the hands of a skilled surgeon, this tool can repair damaged tendons and ligaments, remove pieces of bone and cartilage, close openings, sew torn tissues, and perform other orthopedic surgeries.
Recovery time is usually considerably less painful than surgical procedures used in the past.
For more information on arthroscopy, consult a health care provider.