Needless procedures: knee arthroscopy is one of the most common but least effective surgeries
- Written by Ian Harris, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UNSW
Knee arthroscopy requires admission to hospital and an anaesthetic. It carries some risk of harm such as infection or further damage in the joint.from shutterstock.com
From time to time, we hear or read about medical procedures that can be ineffective and needlessly drive up the nation’s health-care costs. This occasional series will explore...