Research Shows Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Is Not Effective

Check out this new article just published in the British Medical Journal - Arthroscopic knee surgery (getting your knee "scoped") is the most common orthopedic procedure in the world and yet research shows it is not effective for relieving pain or improving function. An international panel of surgeons and patients agreed to change the guidelines for knee arthritis, recommending conservative measures instead of surgery. Another reason to come see us and see what we can do for your knee pain! (Hint: it won't include surgery...) http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/05/11/527915056/arthroscopic-surgery-doesnt-help-with-arthritis-knee-pain