Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee: systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms

JB Thorlund, CB Juhl, EM Roos, LS Lohmander - bmj, 2015 - bmj.com
Objective To determine benefits and harms of arthroscopic knee surgery involving partial
meniscectomy, debridement, or both for middle aged or older patients with knee pain and …

Pathological mechanisms and therapeutic outlooks for arthrofibrosis

KM Usher, S Zhu, G Mavropalias, JA Carrino, J Zhao… - Bone research, 2019 - nature.com
Arthrofibrosis is a fibrotic joint disorder that begins with an inflammatory reaction to insults
such as injury, surgery and infection. Excessive extracellular matrix and adhesions contract …

[HTML][HTML] Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus sham surgery for a degenerative meniscal tear

R Sihvonen, M Paavola, A Malmivaara… - … England Journal of …, 2013 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is one of the most common orthopedic
procedures, yet rigorous evidence of its efficacy is lacking. Methods We conducted a …

Knee osteoarthritis: a review of management options

SM Hussain, DW Neilly, S Baliga… - Scottish medical …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a complex peripheral joint disorder with multiple risk factors. The
molecular basis of osteoarthritis has been generally accepted; however, the exact …

[HTML][HTML] Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee arthritis and meniscal tears: a clinical practice guideline

RAC Siemieniuk, IA Harris, T Agoritsas, RW Poolman… - Bmj, 2017 - bmj.com
Including people with or without: Mild to severe osteoarthritis Radiographic evidence of
osteoarthritis i X-ray or MRI changes of arthritis Mechanical symptoms i Locking, clicking …

Osteoarthritis: diagnosis and treatment

K Sinusas - American family physician, 2012 - aafp.org
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disorder of the articular cartilage associated with
hypertrophic bone changes. Risk factors include genetics, female sex, past trauma …

[HTML][HTML] OARSI recommendations for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: part III: Changes in evidence following systematic cumulative update of research …

W Zhang, G Nuki, RW Moskowitz, S Abramson… - Osteoarthritis and …, 2010 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To update evidence for available therapies in the treatment of hip and knee
osteoarthritis (OA) and to examine whether research evidence has changed from 31 …