Question:
Should I have a knee arthroscopy surgery if I am middle aged and have a meniscal tear which causes some catching or locking, and am otherwise healthy?
Answer:
No
MedHead Confidence Score: 2
Amount Saved: $8,000 knee arthroscopy cost
MedHead Message:
If you are middle aged (30’s to 40’s), arthroscopic knee surgery did not help with pain and function including knee locking or catching.
References:
1. Sihoven R, Englund M, Turkiewicz A, Jarinen TL; Finnish Degenerative Meniscal Lesion Study Group. Mechanical symptoms and arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in patients with degenerative meniscal tear: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2016; 164(7):449-455. 2. http://health.costhelper.com/torn-meniscus.html
