Abstract
Partial-thickness articular cartilage (PARC) lesions have no propensity to heal. Surgical techniques have focused on halting their progression. Thermal chondroplasty procedures have become controversial with regard to the viability of the remaining cartilage. This controversy has expanded to the way that articular cartilage is evaluated after treatment. In this article, evaluation of articular cartilage viability is reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 310-313 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Articular cartilage lesions
- Radiofrequency
- Thermal chondroplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Surgery