Cost-effectiveness of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears in patients aged under 45 years.
Sabine J A van der GraaffMax ReijmanDuncan Edward MeuffelsMarc A Koopmanschapnull nullnull nullSusanne M EijgenraamEline M van EsDirk J HofsteeKiem G Auw YangJulia C A NoorduynEwoud R A van ArkelIgor C J B van den BrandRob P A JanssenWai-Yan LiuSita M A Bierma-ZeinstraPublished in: The bone & joint journal (2023)
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is unlikely to be cost-effective in treating young patients with isolated traumatic meniscal tears compared to physical therapy as a primary health intervention. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy leads to a similar quality of life, but higher costs, compared to physical therapy plus optional delayed arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.