Total Knee Arthroplasty

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Total Knee Arthroplasty

removal of the proximal and distal joint surfaces of the knee and replacing them with an implant

  • commonly performed for advanced arthritis of the knee


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Etiology:

  • elective surgical procedure

  • associated with osteoarthritis and osteomyelitis


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Signs and symptoms:

prior to surgery:

  • severe pain with weight bearing

  • loss of mobility

  • gross instability or limitation in ROM

  • marked deformity of the knee

  • failure of non-operative management

  • previous surgical procedure


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Treatment:

  • focus on decreasing inflammation and allowing tissues to heal

  • emphasis on adherence to knee precautions

  • minimize muscle atrophy

  • regain full passive ROM