ISAKOS 2015: Arthroscopic arthroplasty superior to debridement for knee OA pain & function .
Arthroscopic Arthroplasty Versus Debridement for Knee Osteoarthritis in Patients Without Malalignment or Mechanical Symptoms
284 participants with knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to undergo arthroscopic arthroplasty (AA) or arthroscopic debridement (AD). The purpose of this study was to explore any differences in outcome between AA and AD in patients with moderate-to-severe knee OA over 60 months postoperatively. Results demonstrated that AA offered a significant increase in functional score (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index), while scores significantly decreased in the AD group, with differences between groups statistically significant. Additionally, visual analogue scale pain scores were significantly lower in the AA group compared to the AD group.
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