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APM Does Not Improve Function or Pain vs. Physical Exercise or Sham for Degenerative Mensical Tears

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November 2020

APM Does Not Improve Function or Pain vs. Physical Exercise or Sham for Degenerative Mensical Tears

Vol: 9| Issue: 11| Number:10| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Revisiting Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Tears in Knees With Mild or No Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Clin J Sport Med. 2020 May;30(3):195-202.

Contributing Authors:
SH Lee OS Lee ST Kim YS Lee

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A total of 5 randomized controlled trials containing 580 patients with degenerative meniscal tears and mild or no knee osteoarthritis were included comparing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and control (sham operation, physical therapy) in this meta-analysis. Outcomes of interest included pain and functional ability. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two treatmen...

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