The healing effects on the biomechanical properties of joint capsular tissue treated with ho:YAG laser

Does Immobilization after Radiofrequency-Induced Shrinkage Influence the Biomechanical Properties of Collagenous Tissue?

“…At 9 weeks after surgery, all biomechanical parameters were still lower compared to control tendons. These results are comparable to data published by Schaefer et al, Schulz et al, and Wallace et al 21,22,27 This is the first in vivo animal study in literature that introduces postoperative immobilization after capsular shrinkage, although it is ordinary clinical practice to immobilize a joint after a shrinkage procedure. After 3 and 6 weeks of immobilization, we still found significantly diminished mechanical properties.…”

Excessive radiofrequency application: Effects on capsular tissue in an animal model

“…12,20,30 Similar to this study, large SDs have been observed during stiffness testing. 20 The variable reaction of capsular tissue to radiofrequency application likely results from differences from one individual to the next, whether sheep or human being.…”

Histologic evaluation of the glenohumeral joint capsule after radiofrequency capsular shrinkage for atraumatic instability

“…3,6 The histology and mechanical properties in animal models are restored by 3 months. 13 The comparable histological events in the human glenohumeral joint appear to require at least 6 months. It is, therefore, possible that the mechanical properties of the joint capsule are compromised for 6 months after radiofrequency capsular shrinkage.…”