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Partial meniscectomy vs conservative therapy for nonobstructive meniscal tears
January 2017
Partial meniscectomy vs conservative therapy for nonobstructive meniscal tears
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy or Conservative Treatment for Nonobstructive Meniscal Tears: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Arthroscopy. 2016 Sep;32(9):1855-1865Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
5 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis to compare arthroscopic partial meniscectomy to conservative treatment for the management of nonobstructive meniscal tears. Data from included studies was pooled for physical function outcomes, pain, and activity level over multiple time points up to 24-month follow-up. The results from this meta-analysis demonstrated small but sig...
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