Journal article
Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative tears of the meniscus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative meniscal tears is a commonly performed procedure, yet the role of conservative treatment for these patients is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of arthroscopic meniscal débridement in patients with knee pain in the setting of mild or no concurrent osteoarthritis of the knee in comparison with nonoperative or sham treatments.
METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, …
Authors
Khan M; Evaniew N; Bedi A; Ayeni OR; Bhandari M
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 186, No. 14,
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
October 7, 2014
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.140433
ISSN
0820-3946