Arthroscope -

: Early scopes used incandescent bulbs, but the introduction of fiber optics allowed for much smaller, safer instruments.

: Modern high-definition and even 3D cameras transmit real-time video to monitors, giving surgeons a clear, magnified view that often exceeds what is possible during traditional surgery. Applications in Modern Medicine arthroscope

The term "arthroscopy" originates from the Greek words arthro (joint) and skopein (to look). Its development began in 1918 when Professor Kenji Takagi first used a modified cystoscope to examine a cadaver’s knee. Significant advancements followed: : Early scopes used incandescent bulbs, but the