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Meniscus

Coverage of Meniscus in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 6 · 05:54 UTCMost recent: May 6 · 05:54 UTC
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  • HEALTHMay 6 · 05:54 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse

    A 10-year clinical trial found that a common knee surgery, trimming a damaged meniscus, offers no real benefit over placebo surgery and may even worsen symptoms over time. Patients who had the operation fared worse with more symptoms and faster progression of osteoarthritis. The study's findings challenge the long-held belief in the procedure's effectiveness.