Background: Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative meniscal tears is a commonly performed
procedure, yet the role of conservative treatment for these patients is unclear. This …

Purpose To conduct a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing the outcome
of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) with conservative treatment in adults with …

Objective To assess the benefit of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) in adults with a
meniscal tear and knee pain in three defined populations (taking account of the comparison …

Aims Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee commonly have degenerative meniscal tears.
Arthroscopic meniscectomy is frequently performed, although the benefits are debatable …

Background Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is one of the most common orthopedic
procedures, yet rigorous evidence of its efficacy is lacking. Methods We conducted a …

Objective To assess if arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is superior to placebo
surgery in the treatment of patients with degenerative tear of the medial meniscus. Methods …

Background: Recent evidence shows that arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) offers no
benefit over conservative treatment of patients with a degenerative meniscus tear. However …

Background: Arthroscopic surgery of the knee is one of the most frequently performed
orthopaedic procedures. One-third of these procedures are performed for meniscal injuries …

Objectives To assess the long-term effects of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) on
the development of radiographic knee osteoarthritis, and on knee symptoms and function, at …

Whilst arthroscopic surgery for the treatment of meniscal tears is the most commonly
performed orthopaedic surgery, meniscal tears at the knee are frequently identified on …