Arthroscope / Sinuscope
Also called Rigid Telescope
A rigid telescope: a slim stainless-steel shaft holding a chain of precisely aligned glass lenses, with light fibers between the inner and outer tubes. It has a light post for the light cord and an eyepiece that couples to the camera. The lens angle at the tip sets the direction of view.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Lets the surgeon see inside a joint (arthroscopy) or the nose and sinuses, connected to the light source and camera. Turning an angled scope shows more of the space.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
Arthroscopes: 4.0 mm is standard, with 2.7 mm and 1.9 mm scopes for small joints such as the wrist; 25 and 30 degree views are most common, and 70 degrees is used to see around corners. Sinuscopes: 4 mm at 0, 30, 45 or 70 degrees, with 2.7 mm and 1.9 mm versions (Olympus).
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