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ISAKOS2017: Neither unloader brace nor insoles have significant effect on outcome after meniscectomy
July 2017
ISAKOS2017: Neither unloader brace nor insoles have significant effect on outcome after meniscectomy
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
No benefit of 12-weeks postoperative treatment with compartment-unloading knee brace or insoles after partial mensicectomy
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41 patients scheduled for arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and standardized postoperative physical therapy were randomized to either an unloader brace for 12 weeks, wedge insoles for 12 weeks, or no additional intervention in the postoperative period. Patients were assessed for function on the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score and for physical activity over the first 6 month...
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