AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Clinically Significant Outcomes in Isolated Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy: A Multivariate Time-To-Event Analysis-Dr. Nikhil Verma, M.D.

Clinically Significant Outcomes in Isolated Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy: A Multivariate Time-To-Event Analysis-Dr. Nikhil Verma, M.D.

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In this video, the speaker discusses the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic meniscectomy, which is a common orthopedic procedure. Recent studies have questioned its effectiveness, leading to media attention. The time required to achieve clinically significant outcomes after the procedure is important for determining post-operative follow-up timelines and informing patients. The study aimed to determine the time required to achieve these outcomes and identify factors that may predict early or delayed recovery. The results showed that about two-thirds of patients achieved a clinically significant outcome by six months, and 95% achieved it by one year. Factors such as age, tear location, and post-operative steroid injections influenced the time to recovery. The study has implications for healthcare policy and the appropriate selection of patients for meniscectomy.

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Concurrent Scientific Session IV: Paper Presentations - Meniscus and Patellofemoral I 5.3.2019

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Concept Partial Meniscal Resection

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Keywords

arthroscopic meniscectomy

clinical efficacy

orthopedic procedure

post-operative follow-up

recovery time

Partial Meniscal Resection

Clinically Meaningful Improvement

Clinical Important Difference

PASS

Time to Outcome