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Non-operative treatment for the knee

January 29th, 2015 • • in Physiotherapy • tagged: , Add a comment »

Best Practice: Highlights from Dr. Richard Kendall’s recent article for UBC Continuing Education Professional Development Is arthroscopy effective in the treatment of arthritis or degenerative meniscal tears of the knee? Data analysis suggests no additional benefits from surgical intervention compared to physical therapy. Treatment for the symptomatic knee may include: Activity modification, medication, weight loss and Active Physiotherapy.

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