Is Knee Arthroscopy for Degenerative Meniscal Tears an Unnecessary Procedure

Quinn R, Horner Ns, Pazionis T and Katsios Cm
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Quinn R: Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Canada
Pazionis T: Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Canada
Katsios Cm: Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Newyork, USA

Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, 2017, vol. 7, issue 1, 60-62

Abstract: Degenerative knee disease affects patients of all ages and produces pain significantly impacting quality of life (QoL). Physicians typically adopt an incremental treatment approach - beginning with lifestyle modification and pharmacologic therapy. Ultimately, surgical interventions such as knee arthroscopy or debridement are reserved for patients with severe, refractory symptoms unresponsive to conservative management.

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2017.07.555715

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