Quantification of Laser-Induced Cartilage Injury by Confocal Microscopy in an ex Vivo Model
- 1 April 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Vol. 83 (4) , 566-571
- https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-200104000-00012
Abstract
Background:The application of lasers in orthopaedic surgery is increasing. However, some investigators have reported that osteonecrosis may occur after laser meniscectomy. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of laser wavelength and energy on cartilage injury in an ex vivo mKeywords
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