The value of reducing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in the treatment of degenerative meniscus tears: a budget impact analysis
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DOI: 10.1017/s0266462322003361
Abstract: Abstract Aims Numerous studies have shown that arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is not (cost-) effective in patients with symptoms attributed to a degenerative meniscus tear. We aimed to assess the budget impact of reducing APM… read more here.
Keywords: meniscus; budget impact; degenerative meniscus; meniscus tears ... See more keywords
Arthroscopic meniscectomy versus non-surgical or sham treatment in patients with MRI confirmed degenerative meniscus lesions: a protocol for an individual participant data meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031864
Abstract: Introduction Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) after degenerative meniscus tears is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in orthopaedics. Although several randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have been published that showed no clear benefit compared with… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative meniscus; treatment; participant data; non surgical ... See more keywords
Degenerative Meniscus in Knee Osteoarthritis: From Pathology to Treatment
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DOI: 10.3390/life12040603
Abstract: Knee osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by chronic knee pain and disability in daily living. The lesion can involve the cartilage as well as the synovium, bone, ligaments, and meniscus, indicating a… read more here.
Keywords: pathology; knee osteoarthritis; degenerative meniscus; osteoarthritis ... See more keywords