6.1
The Committee originally intended to evaluate the use of arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty of the knee for a variety of indications. However, most of the published evidence was for discrete chondral defects (mainly caused by trauma) in younger patients. There was insufficient evidence about the use of arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty in older patients with osteoarthritis for the Committee to comment on its use for that indication.