Knee surgery or PT? study settles debate for torn meniscus with arthritis

NCT ID NCT00597012

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looks at two common treatments for people who have both a torn meniscus and knee arthritis: surgery to remove part of the torn cartilage, or physical therapy without surgery. Researchers want to see which approach works better for improving knee function and reducing pain over 6 months. About 350 adults with these knee problems are taking part.

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Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
Hospital for Special Surgery

New York, New York, 10021, United States
Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
Washington University in St Louis, School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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OSTEOARTHRITIS