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World J Orthop. May 18, 2016; 7(5): 287-292
Published online May 18, 2016. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i5.287
Table 1 Characteristics of included studies
Ref.Meniscal pathologyAssociated osteoarthritisOperative group treatmentNon-operative group treatment
Herrlin et al[6,7]Medial meniscal tearAhlback grades 0-1Exercise + APMExercise
Katz et al[8]Meniscal tearKellgren-Lawrence grades 0-3Exercise + APMExercise
Yim et al[10]Horizontal medial meniscal tearKellgren-Lawrence grades 0-1APMStrength exercises
Sihvonen et al[9]Meniscal tearKellgren-Lawrence grades 0-1APMSham surgery
Gauffin et al[18]Meniscal tearKellgren-Lawrence grades 0-2Exercise + APMExercise