Science Daily May 06, 2026 • 05:56

Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse - ScienceDaily

Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse - ScienceDaily

A major 10-year clinical trial is turning one of the world’s most common knee surgeries on its head. Researchers found that trimming a damaged meniscus—a procedure long believed to relieve pain—offers no real benefit over placebo surgery. Even more surprising…

A widely performed knee procedure known as partial meniscectomy may not deliver the benefits many patients expect. A major study with a 10-year follow-up has found that trimming a damaged meniscus do… [+4460 chars]

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