Martin Makary, Johns Hopkins Medicine (IMAGE)

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Martin Makary, Johns Hopkins Medicine

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A new study led by Dr. Martin Makary shows that despite evidence showing little to no benefits for older patients, arthroscopic partial meniscectomies are still commonly performed.

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