Joe Cote
5/6/2026 11:19 AM
Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse | ScienceDaily<https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260505234603.htm>
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, patients who had the operation actually fared worse over time, with more symptoms, poorer function, faster progression of osteoarthritis, and a greater likelihood of needing additional surgery.
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Joe Cote
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