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Asymptomatic meniscal tears verified by MRI are common in the population, 3 and the poor correlation between symptoms and MRI findings is also well established in orthopaedic populations. 4 5 Pain, mechanical symptoms, impaired function, and the resulting reduction in quality of life drive patients...

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2016-08, Vol.354, p.i4623-i4623
Main Authors: Kise, Nina Jullum, Risberg, May Arna, Engebretsen, Lars, Roos, Ewa M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision making
Exercise
Knee
Middle age
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Pain
Patients
Physical fitness
Surgery
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Summary:Asymptomatic meniscal tears verified by MRI are common in the population, 3 and the poor correlation between symptoms and MRI findings is also well established in orthopaedic populations. 4 5 Pain, mechanical symptoms, impaired function, and the resulting reduction in quality of life drive patients to seek treatment, and this is where the expectation of relief lies.
ISSN:1756-1833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.i4623