an improved electrosurgery electrode is disclosed for cooperation with an electrode holder connected to a source of electrical power . the improved electrode comprises a solid electrode shaft having a first and a second end with a shaft connector electrically connecting the first end of the electrode shaft to the electrode holder . an electrode tip is disposed on the second end of the shaft with the electrode tip having a hook terminating in a distal end extending generally perpendicular to an axis extending through the electrode shaft . a shaft insulator provides a waterproof electrical insulation between an exposed portion of the electrode tip and the shaft connector . the shaft connector may optionally enable removal or interchange of the electrodes in the electrode holder to accommodate for various types of electrosurgery techniques such as a subcutaneous lateral release or a meniscectomy procedure through an arthroscopic system .