Exercise-based physical therapy is noninferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for patient-reported knee function at five years among patients with a degenerative meniscal tear, according to a study published online July 8 in JAMA Network Open. Julia C.A. Noorduyn, from OLVG Amsterdam, and colleagues compared the five-year effectiveness of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and exercise-based physical therapy in 321...
Researchers have found a molecule protects against cartilage deterioration Injecting high levels of the molecule in rats prevented arthritis’ development Molecule replacement therapy could take the place of artificial joint procedures Joint replacements have a long healing process and carry risks of complications Scientists may be one step closer to finding a cure for...
British Medical Journal report warns that benefits of surgery have been oversold Study found it was no better at treating pain than conservative management More than 150,000 Britons undergo the keyhole operation every year Keyhole knee operations on patients with a common form of arthritis should stop as they do little to help, researchers warn...
