Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Radiofrequency energy: applications and basic science.

Brett D Owens1, Beverly J Stickles, Brian D Busconi

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|March 22, 2003
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Surgical Timing and Rehabilitation (STaR) for Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries: Study Protocol for a Multicenter Integrated Clinical Trial.

JB & JS open access·2026
Same author

Coracoid Morphology and the Risk of Posterior Shoulder Instability: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study.

The American journal of sports medicine·2026
Same author

Performance of artificial intelligence in addressing questions regarding management of clavicle fractures.

Injury·2026
Same author

The Effects of Tibial Tuberosity-Trochlear Groove Distance on Lateral Translation of the Patella: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study.

Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine·2026
Same author

Distal Radius Allograft for Posterior Glenoid Bone Loss: A Cadaveric Graft Matching Study and Biomechanical Study.

The American journal of sports medicine·2026
Same author

Time Is of the Essence.

The American journal of sports medicine·2026

Radiofrequency energy devices heat tissue to denature collagen, shortening soft tissues in orthopedics. Higher energy levels allow for tissue ablation, with early trials showing promise but requiring long-term study.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Tissue science

Background:

  • Growing interest in radiofrequency (RF) energy devices in orthopedics.
  • RF energy application involves controlled tissue heating, similar to laser therapy.
  • Collagen denaturation and disorganization occur due to heat, enabling soft tissue shortening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application of radiofrequency energy in orthopedic interventions.
  • To understand the mechanism of collagen shortening via RF-induced heating.
  • To assess the potential for RF energy in tissue ablation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of basic science principles of RF energy interaction with biological tissues.
  • Analysis of collagen's response to thermal denaturation.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Examination of RF energy parameters for tissue shortening and ablation.

    • Main Results:

    • RF energy effectively heats tissues, leading to collagen denaturation.
    • Controlled heating can shorten collagenous soft tissues.
    • Higher RF energy parameters facilitate tissue ablation.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiofrequency energy presents a viable modality for soft tissue shortening in orthopedics.
    • The mechanism involves targeted thermal effects on collagen.
    • While early clinical results are promising, further long-term studies are essential to validate efficacy and safety.