Biomechanical testing of ex vivo porcine tendons following high intensity focused ultrasound thermal ablation.
William Chu KwanAri PartanenUnni NarayananAdam C WaspeJames M DrakePublished in: PloS one (2024)
This study establishes crucial thresholds for reliable and repeatable disruption of tendons, laying the groundwork for future in vivo optimization. The findings prompt further exploration of MRgFUS as a non-invasive modality for tendon disruption, offering hope for improved outcomes in patients with musculotendinous contractures.