Getting reliability data about the hospitals you’re considering for your care can help you choose better and avoid unnecessary risks.
Meniscectomy is a surgery focused on reducing pain and getting you back to the activities you love. But not all hospitals achieve the same results. Some are more reliable than others. With the help of the HSS Hospital Reliability Scorecard, you can make sure you're asking the critical questions to find the hospital that's right for you. Understanding the data points below will help you make the best decision for your care. Learn why we chose these factors.
Orthopedic surgery to relieve knee pain associated with a torn meniscus by removing the injured portion of the meniscus, usually performed as a minimally invasive knee arthroscopy.
Takes place in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center.
Most patients go home the same day.
"I had surgery about four months ago and, after a few weeks of PT, I have ZERO pain and am bounding up and down the subway stairs better than most 60-year-olds."
Success Rate
Out of 86 responses, 58% response rate.
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2022.
Patient Experience
Source: CMS Care Compare, Feb 2025 Release.
Complications
Lower is better.
Source: FAIR Health, July 2021 – December 2022.
For inpatient procedures.
Testimonial
I grew up in the Bronx and, ever since high school, I’ve dealt with pain in my knee. When it was causing me to miss games, I got an MRI and it revealed a torn lateral meniscus. I was devastated to miss part of the season. In mid-March, I was beyond excited to come home and play for my hometown Knicks!
Kemba, Meniscectomy
Avoidable Hospital Visits
Lower is better.
Source: FAIR Health, July 2021 – December 2022.
For inpatient procedures.
Procedure Volume
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2022.
How much do endorsements from third parties really matter? The answer all depends on who’s doing the endorsing. Several groups of independent experts have dug deeper and found U.S. News & World Report to be the most credible of the various hospital rating systems.
The Hospital Reliability Scorecard highlights valuable data to consider before you schedule your procedure. Our helpful worksheet makes it easy to compare different hospitals.
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