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Addition of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy to Exercise Improves ROM and Post-op Pain Relief
September 2020
Addition of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy to Exercise Improves ROM and Post-op Pain Relief
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy combined with medical exercise therapy versus isolated medical exercise therapy for degenerative meniscal tear: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Int J Surg. 2020 Jul;79:222-232.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six studies including 900 patients were included in this meta-analysis comparing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) plus medical exercise therapy vs. exercise therapy alone. The outcomes of interest included pooled pain scores on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index, range of motion, Lysholm knee scores, Knee Injury and Osteoa...
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