Arthroscopy is a procedure that allows Dr. Burt to diagnose and treat shoulder (or other joint) problems when a X-ray does not provide a complete picture. Instead of making a large incision to assess the shoulder, he makes a tiny incision through which he inserts a small camera that transmits a high-quality video to an external monitor.
Dr. Burt can also use arthroscopy (rather than a more invasive surgery) to address issues like:
Torn cartilage or ligaments
Inflammation or scarring on the shoulder joint
Loose bone fragment.