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Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy & sham surgery similar for degenerative meniscal tear
January 2014
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy & sham surgery similar for degenerative meniscal tear
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus sham surgery for a degenerative meniscal tear
N Engl J Med. 2013 Dec 26;369(26):2515-24. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1305189Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
146 patients with degenerative meniscal tears were randomized to determine the efficacy of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Participants underwent either arthroscopic partial meniscectomy or sham-arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, and were assessed for 12 months postoperatively. The results indicated that outcomes for the group receiving arthroscopic partial meniscectomy did not significantly di...
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