| umls-concept:C0179144 | skos:definition | MSH: Endoscopes for visualizing the interior of a joint.,UMD: Endoscopes designed for percutaneous insertion into a joint (e.g., wrist, elbow, knee) for visual examination, biopsy, and treatment of lesions of the articulation, especially during surgical procedures. Arthroscopes usually consist of a rigid outer sheath, a lighting system, and a working channel for catheters and operative devices. Most arthroscopes include a television camera on the distal tip, typically in the form of a microchip (a charge-coupled device [CCD]). The image is electronically transmitted through wires in the endoscope for external processing, display, and recording of video images.,SPN: An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope lntended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint. | lld:umls |
