Knee arthroscopy is not cost-effective and is strongly discouraged for patients with degenerative knee disease, say authors of a meta-analysis-based practice guideline published May 10 in the BMJ. The ...

Knee pain impacts about 25% of adults, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. One of the main causes, especially as people age, is osteoarthritis. Doctors say before signing up for ...

When knee pain transitions from a temporary inconvenience to a life-altering condition, it’s crucial to recognize the signs that indicate the need for surgical intervention. Medical experts have ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A new study led by Marshall University researchers found that patients who underwent knee surgery using a minimally invasive “needle arthroscopy” technique used significantly fewer ...

Here are eight clinical findings from an AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement 2011 study on knee arthroscopy. Forty organizations that perform a combined total of more than 11,000 procedures ...