Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy vs non-surgical or sham treatment in patients with MRI-confirmed degenerative meniscus tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis with individual participant data from 605 randomised patients.
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OE Journal. 2024;12(7):30 Osteoarthritis Cartilage . 2023 May;31(5):557-566.Study Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis included a total of four studies with 605 patients exhibiting degenerative meniscus tears and compares surgical treatment (Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy; APM) with non-surgical or sham treatment. Pooled outcomes of interest included knee pain, overall knee function, health-related quality of life, and mental health scores. The pooled results of this analysis showed a small improvement in knee pain at 24 months follow-up for the APM group compared to the non-surgical or sham treatment group. However, there were no significant differences in overall knee function clinically, health-related quality of life, or mental health scores between the two groups.
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