Timothy Woodacre
Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital,
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, England
United Kingdom
Research Article
Pain Relief Following Radio Frequency Energy Chondroplasty for Isolated Chondral Lesions of the Knee
Author(s): Timothy Woodacre, Anna Thomas and Vipul I MandaliaTimothy Woodacre, Anna Thomas and Vipul I Mandalia
Purpose: We assessed the pain relief achieved by patients following radio frequency energy chondroplasty (RFC) for isolated chondral lesions in the knee.
Methods: Retrospective analysis was completed of operative notes and arthroscopic images of all patients who underwent arthroscopic chondroplasty at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital between January 2009 and June 2012. Inclusion criteria included 1 to 2 defined chondral lesions, less than 2 cm2, of Outerbridge grade II-III, treated via arthroscopic RFC. Exclusion criteria included diffuse articular cartilage damage, additional pathologies affecting the knee or subsequent further injuries or invasive procedures to the knee. Data was collected via a questionnaire assessing patient outcome.
Results: 35 patients met the inclusion criteria, 32 were successfully conta.. View More»
