Clinical Application of Radiofrequency Ablation Technology in Treatment of Meniscus Injury Under Arthroscopy / 中国医师杂志

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.