The TV image allows the surgeon to thoroughly examine the magnified interior of your knee and determine the source of your problem. During the procedure, the surgeon can also insert surgical instruments through other small incisions in your knee to remove or repair damaged tissues.

This video provides an overview of Arthroscopy as a whole. 

You can find more detailed explanations of the more common surgical procedures that can be done during an Arthroscopy in the pdf document COMMON ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURES … which you can find at the foot of this page.

This document can be downloaded and printed for your reference.