title: Thermal-assisted capsular modification for functional ankle instability.
abstract: Chronic symptoms following lateral ankle sprain occasionally requires surgical intervention. Many options are available including thermal assisted capsular modification. The authors review the history of thermal modification of tissues, the indication for use in the ankle and report their experience with a consecutive case series over a one year period.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University, Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, 6200 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43231, USA. Gberlet@aol.com
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Berlet
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Saar
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery; D001182:Arthroscopy; D003094:Collagen / Q000502:physiology / Q000528:radiation effects; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000528:radiation effects*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000628:therapy*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen