A landmark 10-year clinical trial reveals meniscus trimming surgery provides no benefit over placebo and may worsen outcomes, causing faster osteoarthritis progression and greater need for future surgery.
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Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse
10 Years Study duration
Meniscus Trimming No Better Than Placebo Finding
Worse Long-Term Function And Faster Osteoarthritis Patient outcomes
Accelerated Osteoarthritis Progression worse outcomes