The basketball player was back for yet another visual examination of his knee joint. He was there for an:
A) arthrotomy.
B) arthroscopy.
C) arthrotome.
D) arthroscope.

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The most appropriate option is arthroscopy as it is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the doctor to see inside the joint with the help of a small camera known as an arthroscope. An arthrotomy is an open surgery that involves making an incision to access the joint, and an arthrotome is a surgical instrument used to perform this procedure. An arthroscope is the camera used in an arthroscopy procedure.

The Basketball Player Was Back for Yet Another Visual Examination