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An arthroscope can be inserted into a knee joint through a very tiny incision to help a doctor examine the knee. A light is transmitted through the scope to illuminate the joint.

What type of light technology is being described?

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Fiber-optic (optical fiber) lighting — light sent through bundles of thin glass/plastic fibers (total internal reflection) to illuminate and image inside the joint (as used in endoscopes/arthroscopes).