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Meniscus healing similar between free and restricted rehabilitation after meniscus repair
April 2014
Meniscus healing similar between free and restricted rehabilitation after meniscus repair
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Free rehabilitation is safe after isolated meniscus repair: a prospective randomized trial comparing free with restricted rehabilitation regimens
Am J Sports Med. 2013 Dec;41(12):2753-8. doi: 10.1177/0363546513505079. Epub 2013 Oct 10Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with an isolated tear of the meniscus who underwent arthroscopic repair were randomized to determine the effect of a free rehabilitation (accelerated protocol) in comparison to restricted rehabilitation. Outcomes included percentage of nonhealed menisci, the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome score (KOOS), and the Tegner score, which were evaluated up to 2 years postoperatively. Th...
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