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Knee arthroscopic surgery is a procedure performed through small incisions in the skin to repair injuries to tissues such as ligaments, cartilage, or bone within the knee joint area.
Arthroscopy is one of the most commonly performed procedures to help diagnose problems in the knee and shoulder, including arthritis. It's a minor surgical procedure and performed on an outpatient basis. During arthroscopy, your doctor will first numb the area of the joint and give you some medication to help you relax during the procedure. Then, the doctor inserts a tool called an arthroscope into your joint through several small incisions to see how much damage is in the joint.