Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative tears of the meniscus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative meniscal tears is a commonly performed procedure, yet the role of conservative treatment for these patients is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of arthroscopic meniscal débridement in patients with knee pain in the setting of mild or no concurrent osteoarthritis of the knee in comparison with nonoperative or sham treatments.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from 1946 to Jan. 20, 2014. Two reviewers independently screened all titles and abstracts for eligibility. We assessed risk of bias for all included studies and pooled outcomes using a random-effects model. Outcomes (i.e., function and pain relief) were di

SUBMITTER: Khan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4188648 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature