Post by Udeze Nestor (@Nesmoore1)

COULD A COMMON KNEE SURGERY MAKE ARTHRITIS WORSE?

A 10-year study found that partial meniscectomy — surgery to remove damaged meniscus tissue — **did not provide better pain relief or knee function** than placebo surgery.

Researchers also found **faster osteoarthritis progression** and a higher chance of further knee surgery.

Some meniscus tears may be linked to aging rather than being the main cause of pain.

The findings support trying **exercise, physical therapy and other non-surgical treatments** when appropriate before surgery.

Source: New England Journal of Medicine. (2026). *DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc2516079

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