Summary of meta-analysis on harms of arthroscopic meniscectomy
| Adverse event | No of studies (No of patients/ procedures) | No of adverse events per 1000* (95% CI) | I2 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep venous thrombosis | 5 (432 663) | 4.13 (1.78 to 9.60) | 98.3 |
| Pulmonary embolism | 6 (736 823) | 1.45 (0.59 to 3.54) | 98.6 |
| Venous thromboembolism | 6 (571 793) | 5.68 (2.96 to 10.9) | 99.3 |
| Infection | 4 (946 230) | 2.11 (0.80 to 5.56) | 99.6 |
| Death | 2 (106 967) | 0.96 (0.04 to 23.9) | 90.3 |
*Mix of studies reporting per patient and per procedure.