title: The use of thermal energy in ankle instability.
abstract: With appropriate indications, ankle arthroscopy can be of significant benefit to both the patient and physician. The additional use of thermal energy significantly enhances surgical techniques. Midterm follow-up of thermal treatment of ankle instability demonstrates excellent patient satisfaction, with preserved stability, good overall function, and return to sports. Further long-term follow-up studies will continue to provide us with data that will help guide the expansion of uses of thermal energy about the ankle in a safe and efficacious manner.
authors.affiliation: Center for Athletic Medicine, 711 West North Street, Suite 206, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. H.Cline@worldnet.att.net
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cline
authors.forename: Preston
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wolin
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D010808:Physical Examination; D011182:Postoperative Care