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No effect of arthroscopic lavage or debridement over placebo surgery in knee OA treatment
November 2015
No effect of arthroscopic lavage or debridement over placebo surgery in knee OA treatment
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A controlled trial of arthroscopic surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee
N Engl J Med. 2002 Jul 11;347(2):81-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
180 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to undergo arthroscopic lavage, arthroscopic debridement, or placebo arthroscopy to determine the efficacy of arthroscopy in alleviating pain. Participants were followed-up for 2 years after intervention for outcomes in pain and function. The results throughout the trial indicated that there were no significant differences in pain between arthr...
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