Sabine J A van der Graaff, Max Reijman, Duncan E Meuffels, Marc A Koopmanschap, Susanne M Eijgenraam, Eline M van Es, Dirk J Hofstee, Kiem G 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
AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy plus optional delayed arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in young patients aged under 45 years with traumatic meniscal tears. METHODS: We conducted a multicentre, open-labelled, randomized controlled trial in patients aged 18 to 45 years, with a recent onset, traumatic, MRI-verified, isolated meniscal tear without knee osteoarthritis. Patients were randomized to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy or standardized physical therapy with an optional delayed arthroscopic partial meniscectomy after three months of follow-up...
November 1, 2023: Bone & Joint Journal