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. 2018 Nov 1;178(11):1557-1558.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.4175.

Trends in the Use of Knee Arthroscopy in Adults

David H Howard  1
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Trends in the Use of Knee Arthroscopy in Adults

David H Howard. JAMA Intern Med. .

Abstract

This study uses the Florida State Ambulatory Surgery and State Inpatient Databases to assess the trends in knee arthroscopy use among patients with osteoarthritis, meniscal tears, and knee pain.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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Figure.
Figure.. Knee Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Procedures in Florida From 2002 to 2015
Data are from the Florida State Ambulatory Surgery and State Inpatient Databases for 2002 to 2015.
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