Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Topic Summary

Safety, efficacy, and cost issues regarding arthroscopic knee surgery versus medical management for osteoarthritis and/or pain. Concern over whether surgery is effective at improving function or relieving pain, rates of re-surgery and complications.

Primary Criteria Ranking

Safety = Low
Efficacy = High
Cost = High

Documents

Draft Key Questions (26.9 KB)
Final Evidence Report (739.4 KB)