Sabine J A van der Graaff, Edwin H G Oei, Max Reijman, Lars Steenbekkers, Marienke van Middelkoop, Rianne A van der Heijden, Duncan E Meuffels, Susanne M Eijgenraam, Eline M van Es, Dirk Jan Hofstee, Kiem Gie Auw Yang, Julia C A Noorduyn, Ewoud R A van Arkel, Igor C J B van den Brand, Rob P A Janssen, Wai-Yan Liu, Sita M A Bierma-Zeinstra
OBJECTIVE: To assess the presence of early degenerative changes on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 24 months after a traumatic meniscal tear and to compare these changes in patients treated with arthroscopic partial meniscectomy or physical therapy plus optional delayed arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. DESIGN: We included patients aged 18-45 years with a recent onset, traumatic, MRI verified, isolated meniscal tear without radiographic osteoarthritis. Patients were randomized to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy or standardized physical therapy with optional delayed arthroscopic partial meniscectomy...
April 2, 2024: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage