A randomized, controlled trial of arthroscopic surgery versus closed-needle joint lavage for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

RW, Chang; J, Falconer; SD, Stulberg; WJ, Arnold; LM, Manheim; AR, Dyer

doi:10.1002/art.1780360302

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A randomized, controlled trial of arthroscopic surgery versus closed-needle joint lavage for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

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Authors:

Chang RW

Falconer J

Stulberg SD

Abstract

Objective To compare arthroscopic surgery and closed-needle joint lavage for patients with non-end-stage osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee under controlled, experimental conditions.Methods Thirty-two subjects who met specific clinical, radiologic, medical, and rehabilitation criteria were randomized t...

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