The history of radiofrequency energy and Coblation in arthroscopy: a current concepts review of its application in chondroplasty of the knee

Abstract Radiofrequency energy has had widespread use for a variety of surgical procedures. Its application in orthopedic surgery initiated with shoulder instability. Over the last couple decades it has been applied as surgical tool for cartilage treatment as well. There have been significant gains...

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Main Authors: Scott R. Anderson, Scott C. Faucett, David C. Flanigan, Ralph A. Gmabardella, Nirav H. Amin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-018-0168-y