The endoscopy division of medical device firm Smith & Nephew has released its Glider probe for the minimally invasive treatment of articular cartilage disease, considered a precursor to osteoarthritis.
The probe is designed with a pivoting head that emits radiofrequency (RF) energy as it follows the contoured surfaces of the joint. The goal is to smooth damaged cartilage surface, while preserving the maximum amount of healthy tissue, according to the Andover, MA-based firm.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
December 1, 2005
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