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ReviewCureus2024

A Comprehensive Review of Current Management Trends in Medial Compartment Arthritis of the Knee Joint.

Kevin Kawde, Gajanan Pisulkar, Ankur Salwan, Adarsh Jayasoorya, Vivek H Jadawala, Shounak Taywade

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Kevin KawdeOrthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Gajanan PisulkarOrthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Ankur SalwanOrthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Adarsh JayasooryaOrthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Vivek H JadawalaOrthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Shounak TaywadeOrthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Medial compartment arthritis of the knee joint presents a significant clinical challenge, with diverse management options ranging from nonsurgical interventions to various surgical procedures. This comprehensive review synthesizes current evidence on the management trends in medial compartment arthritis, highlighting both nonsurgical approaches such as physical therapy, pharmacological interventions, and intra-articular injections as well as surgical interventions, including arthroscopic debridement, high tibial osteotomy, and knee arthroplasty. Through a comparative analysis of efficacy, complication rates, and patient outcomes, this review underscores the importance of tailoring treatment strategies to individual patient characteristics and preferences. Furthermore, emerging techniques and technologies promise to advance the field, necessitating ongoing research efforts to refine treatment algorithms and establish standardized guidelines. By adopting a multidisciplinary approach and integrating evidence-based practices, clinicians can optimize the management of medial compartment arthritis and enhance patient care outcomes.

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knee jointmanagement trendsmedial compartment arthritisnon-surgical interventionspatient outcomessurgical procedures

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PMID38646379
PMCPMC11032692

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