Arthroscopic probe device, system and method

An arthroscopic probe device, comprising:

• a probe shaft including a proximal end and probe tip positioned at a distal end, wherein the probe tip includes a bent portion at an angle in the range of about 50 to 150 degrees in relation to a central longitudinal axis of the probe shaft;
• a handle including a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the handle is connected to the proximal end of the probe shaft;
• a cable including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the proximal end of the handle;
• at least one optical fiber, wherein a first end of the at least one optical fiber is optically connected to the probe tip, wherein the at least one optical fiber is positioned internally to the probe shaft, handle and cable, and wherein a second end of the at least one optical fiber terminates at the second end of the cable;
• a prism positioned in the bent portion of the probe tip;
• and
• an optically transmissive spacer positioned in the probe tip, wherein the prism is positioned between the at least one optical fiber and the optically transmissive spacer, such that an optical path is created from the optical fiber through the spacer in the probe tip.