Clinical Application of Radiofrequency Ablation Technology in Treatment of Meniscus Injury Under Arthroscopy
- VernacularTitle:可控消融等离子技术治疗半月板损伤
- Author:
Yi ZHANG
;
Xinjian ZHAO
;
Jianshao TAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Meniscus injury;
Knee joint;
Radiofrequency ablation;
Arthroscopy
- From:
Journal of Chinese Physician
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of meniscus injury. Methods 42 cases of damaged meniscus of knee joint were treated with radiofrequency ablation under arthroscopy. Results After 15 to 30 months(mean 25.2 months) follow-up, 38 knees ( 90%) were evaluated as excellent, and 4 (10%) as good. Conclusion Radiofrequency ablation was a safe, simple and effective technology for the treatment of meniscus injury of knee joints.
