An arthoscope is a type of camera that is used for treating joint problems. It is used by surgeons. The surgeory that they are used in is called arthoscopic surgeory, and is a realitively safe method of surgeory. The scopes are entered into the joint with the issue and the doctor can examine it, on the television monitor. Arthoscopes can also be used to actullay surgically fix the joint problem.
An arthroscopy is the examination of the interior of a joint such as a knee using an arthroscope.