title: Complications of thermal energy in knee surgery--Part I.
abstract: The use of thermal energy in knee surgery has many potentially exciting and useful applications. There is a growing body of literature that demonstrates the effects of these energy probes on different types of tissue. When contemplating the use of these surgical interventions in patients, it is important to recognize the potential limitations and complications that may arise.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA. kellyb@hss.edu
authors.forename: Bryan T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Russell F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Warren
mesh_terms: D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D019902:Chondrocytes / Q000473:pathology; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications