Application of radiofrequency vaporization in arthroscopic treatment of knee disorders / 中国微创外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
;
(12)2005.
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en Chino
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-587570
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate effects of radiofrequency vaporization in arthroscopic treatment of knee disorders.Methods Arthroscopic surgery was conducted in 126 consecutive cases of various knee disorders by using the Arthrocare 2000 System,includng 72 cases of meniscus injury,20 cases of synovitis,15 cases of osteoarthritis,8 cases of patella subluxation,6 cases of synovial syndrome,and 5 cases of anterior cruciate ligament rupture.Results All the patients were followed postoperatively.Knee function evaluation with the Neer Scores showed excellent outcomes in 82 cases,good in 35 cases,and fair in 9 cases,the rate of excellent-or-good outcomes being 92.9%.Conclusions Application of radiofrequency vaporization under arthroscopy for knee joint disorders has advantages of simple and accurate performance,effective hemostasis,minimal invasion,and quick recovery of joint functions.
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Chino
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Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
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2005
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