Manipulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty

2007121 citationsJournal Article

Authors

E. Michael Keating

Merrill A. Ritter · St. Francis Hospital

Leesa D Harty · St. Francis Hospital

Gail Haas · St. Francis Hospital

John B. Meding · St. Francis Hospital

Philip M. Faris · St. Francis Hospital

Michael E. Berend · St. Francis Hospital

Abstract

Manipulation generally increases ultimate flexion following total knee arthroplasty. Patients with severe preoperative pain are more likely to require manipulation.

Topics & Keywords

Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volume 89, Issue 2, pp. 282-286

DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.e.00205

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