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Fixing Faulty JointsElectrothermal arthroscopy uses radio waves to tighten loose ligaments in a joint. Here's how it works: -- The surgeon inserts a probe through a small incision into a joint, such as a shoulder. -- High-energy radio waves radiate from the probe's tip, heating the tissue. -- As the temperature approaches 150 degrees F, the collagen fibers in the tissue contract and firm up the joint.
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