Stryker Arthroscope 2.7 mm 0 Degree
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint.” In an arthroscopic examination, an orthopedic surgeon makes a small incision in the patient’s skin and then inserts pencil-sized instruments that contain a small lens and lighting system to magnify and illuminate the structures inside the joint. Light is transmitted through fiber optics to the end of the arthroscope that is inserted into the joint. By attaching the arthroscope to a miniature television camera, the surgeon is able to see the interior of the joint through this very small incision rather than a large incision needed for surgery. Doctors use arthroscopy to help diagnose and treat a variety of joint conditions, most commonly those affecting the: Straight Forward Telescope 0-degree 2.7 mm Diameter 180 mm total length Autoclavable Fiber Optic Light Transmission Incorporated
