Where did the idea originate to treat meniscal injuries with radiofrequency (RF)?
In the study published by Shosheim and Caspari1 on meniscectomy in rabbits with radiofrequency electrodes, the authors saw a hypercellularity reaction in the zone exposed to the electrode and a complete recovery after 3 months. Further studies of RF and meniscectomy done by Miller et al and Bert et al2,3 proved that human meniscal tissue recovers fully after exposition to RF thermal energy after meniscectomy and that it also is safe.
