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| JEFF ISAAC GREENBERG/PHOTO RESEARCHERS |
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KNEE SURGERY
Arthroscopic knee surgery has been a popular treatment for people whose knees are racked by osteoarthritis. Minimally invasive, it flushes out debris in the joint and smooths bone surfaces without major surgery. But a surprising study showed that the operation is no more effective than a placebo. One in three patients reported improvement, whether having had real surgery or a sham operation with all the same pre- and post-op procedures but no actual treatment. Even if the placebo benefit is ignored, the study still casts doubt on surgery that succeeds only one-third of the time. Patients may be better off doing strengthening exercises and taking off a few pounds to ease the burden on their aching knees.
Related Sources:
New England Journal of Medicine (July 11, 2002)
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