How do members experience Knee Surgery?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Improve mobility 20 3
Torn meniscus of knee 13 1
Tendon and ligament pain 10 2
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury 4 0
Knee injury 2 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Stiffness in knees 2
Arthritis pain in knees 1
Pain in knee(s) 1
Surgical pain 1
Swelling in lower extremities 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 2
None 2