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TKR more effective than nonsurgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis over 12 months
December 2015
TKR more effective than nonsurgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis over 12 months
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Total Knee Replacement
N Engl J Med. 2015 Oct 22;373(17):1597-606.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients with radiographically confirmed moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive either total knee replacement (TKR) followed by nonsurgical treatment or the same nonsurgical treatment alone. The purpose of the study was to compare pain, function and quality of life between the two groups to determine if greater results can be achieved when surgery is combined with no...
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