How do members experience Knee arthroscopy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Torn meniscus of knee 41 9
Pain in knee(s) 26 7
Chondromalacia patellae 3 2
Osteoarthritis 3 0
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury 2 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 5
Back pain 1
Difficulty walking 1
Joint pain 1
Joint stiffness 1
Knee pain from surgery 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 2
Mild 5
None 5