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PURLs: When can exercise supplant surgery for degenerative meniscal tears?
Jennie B Jarrett1, Sandra Sauereisen2
1University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
The Journal of Family Practice
|April 5, 2017
Summary
Physical therapy is effective for patients with medial degenerative meniscal tears and mild osteoarthritis. This treatment offers additional benefits beyond symptom relief.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Medial degenerative meniscal tears are common in adults.
- Osteoarthritis can coexist with meniscal tears.
- Conservative management is often the first line of treatment.