The Impact of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy vs. Physical Therapy on Knee Function in Adults with Degenerative Meniscal Tears
Board Number:
3
Day and Time:
Tuesday: 12:15-1:05pm
Description:
The most common surgical intervention is an arthroscopic partial meniscectomy when treating degenerative meniscal tears to improve knee function in adults. Physical therapy can be used as an alternative intervention that provides comparable outcomes without surgery. The question being researched is, in adults with degenerative meniscal tears, how does arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) compared to physical therapy alone affect knee function? In order to conduct this research the following databases were used: CINAHL and MEDLINE Complete. Key search terms included, arthroscopy partial meniscectomy AND Physical Therapy AND Meniscal Tear, NOT Systematic Review. In key findings there were no clinically relevant differences in knee function between surgical intervention and physical therapy. Additionally, physical therapy patients who later opted for surgery reported no gain of additional long-term benefits over those who remained in physical therapy. For athletic trainers, it is important to note that patient preference and personalization should be key considerations when deciding between physical therapy and surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Although degenerative meniscal tears typically occur in an older patient population, the findings can be applied to any setting in which APM or physical therapy are being considered. Healthcare providers must take a patient-centered approach and account; for the individual’s best interest.
Faculty Sponsor:
Jess Barrett
Location:
Field House
Presentation Category:
Critical Interpretation Project
Presentation Type:
Poster Presentation
Presenters:
Margaret Aiken, Jocelyn Bravo
Session:
Posters and Multimedia - Session 3
Year:
Third Year
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