History of Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery in Turkey

Arthroscopy is an innovative method used in the field of orthopedics to enter the joint by endoscopic method, to see, to take photos and to perform operations. Currently, arthroscopy functions in practice as diagnostic arthroscopy and arthroscopic surgery. The technological development and widespread use of arthroscopy, which is currently very advanced, has taken time. I tried to contribute to the initiation and development of arthroscopy studies in Turkey when I was working in Ege University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic and in the “later period” of my professional life. Our aim is to briefly touch on the development of arthroscopy in the world and in Turkey from yesterday up to today, and also to share the information we have witnessed about arthroscopy in Turkey, emphasizing its importance especially in terms of patient and public health