Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Does partial meniscectomy in the presence of severe osteoarthritis hasten the symptomatic progression of osteoarthritis?
Answer: Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in the presence of Outerbridge grade IV degenerative change is likely to improve symptoms initially in patients with symptomatic meniscal tears and may provide lasting benefit. It does not appear to hasten the progression of the osteoarthritis in these patients.
Output (English): no