ArticleActa orthopaedica2023
Decreasing incidence of knee arthroscopy in Sweden between 2002 and 2016: a nationwide register-based study.
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- Efficacy and safety of micro-fragmented adipose tissue combined with knee arthroscopy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Analysis of the Incidence of Knee Arthroscopy, Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), and Readmission Rates for TKA After Previous Knee Arthroscopy in the Queensland (QLD) Population.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- An increase in paediatric arthroscopy in Europe: Experience of the EPOS Sport Study Group.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Is low-value care for persistent musculoskeletal pain more common in rural than urban areas? A scoping review.BMC health services research · 2025Article
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Abstract
background and purposeSeveral randomized trials have demonstrated the lack of effect of arthroscopic lavage as treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA). These results have in turn resulted in a change in Swedish guidelines and reimbursement. We aimed to investigate the use of knee arthroscopies in Sweden between 2002 and 2016. Patient demographics, regional differences, and the magnitude of patients with knee OA undergoing knee arthroscopy were also analyzed. PATIENTS AND
methodsTrends in knee arthroscopy were investigated using the Swedish Hospital Discharge Register (SHDR) to conduct a nationwide register-based study including all adults (>18 years of age) undergoing any knee arthroscopy between 2002 and 2016.
resultsThe total number of knee arthroscopies performed during the studied period was 241,055. The annual surgery rate declined in all age groups, for males and females as well as patients with knee OA. The incidence dropped from 247 to 155 per 105 inhabitants. Over 50% of arthroscopies were performed in metropolitan regions.
conclusionWe showed a dramatic decline in knee arthroscopy. There is variability in the surgery rate between males and females and among the regions of Sweden.
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