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Question:

Should I have a knee arthroscopy surgery if I have osteoarthritis of my knee?

Answer:

No
MedHead Confidence Score: 9
Amount Saved: $8,000 knee arthroscopy cost post
Med-O-Meter

9

MedHead Message:

Do not get talked into a knee arthroscopy if you have established osteoarthritis of the knee. In most cases, meniscal tears don’t need surgery either, the benefits don’t outweigh the risks (or costs!) in most cases.

References:

1. http://cochranelibrary-wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005118.pub2/full 2. http://health.costhelper.com/torn-meniscus.html

 

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