Simulating an Arthroscopic Surgical Instrument

Sports-related injuries are a common cause of damaged ligaments and tendons in shoulders, knees, wrists, elbows and ankles, and can usually be repaired through arthroscopic surgery. Through an incision no larger than a keyhole, a surgeon inserts an endoscope to see inside the joint on a video monitor during the operation. Arthroscopic surgery significantly reduces the disturbance and traumatization to the joint as compared to conventional surgery, thus minimizing the amount of invasion, discomfort, scarring, and recovery time.