Management of nonarthritic meniscal tears: a qualitative, patient-centered assessment of decision making

Conclusions: Psychological and social factors such as pain perception, personality, and time commitments affected patients’ decisions to undergo surgical or conservative management for meniscal tears. This study may help surgeons and other health care professionals better understand and educate patients contemplating surgery. Level of Evidence: Level IV.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Source Type: research