RFE based chondroplasty in wrist arthroscopy indicates high risk for chrondocytes especially for the bipolar application

摘要

BackgroundThe application of radiofrequency energy (RFE) has become widespread for surgical performed chondroplasty especially due to the anticipated sealing effect, however the safety of this procedure in the wrist remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the subchondral temperature during radiofrequency energy (RFE) application simulating chondroplasty in an arthroscopic setting of the wrist.