Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative tears: where do we stand?
Osteoarthritis and CartilagePublished 30 July 2014Open access
J.N. Katz, E. Losina
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The findings of a randomized controlled trial of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) vs. a physical therapy regimen in subjects with degenerative meniscal tears are reported.
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