Predicting Outcomes With Meniscus Injuries (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• 194 orthopaedic surgeons made 3880 predictions on degenerative meniscal tears.
• Predictions were no better than chance.
• Study underscores need for better decision-support tools.

"A survey of 194 orthopaedic surgeons making 3880 predictions found they could not predict which patients with degenerative meniscal tears would benefit from arthroscopy better than chance. This highlights the need for better clinical decision tools."