Optimizing range of motion may prevent a stiff knee after TKA

Optimizing range of motion may prevent a stiff knee after TKA

When knee stiffness is confirmed, it can be treated with manipulation under anesthesia, which is successful 85% of the time.

Knee stiffness following total knee arthroplasty is a rare complication, which is multifactorial and can be prevented with techniques that help optimize knee range of motion, according to a presenter.

Source: Healio

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