Stiffness after revision total knee arthroplasty.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2010
Abstract
Stiffness after a revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a disabling complication that has largely been overlooked in the literature. This study attempts to define the prevalence of stiffness after revision TKA and to determine the risk factors that may lead to its development. Thirty-two knees (4.0%) presented with stiffness that we defined as a range of motion less than 90 degrees . Risk factors were found to be poor preoperative range of motion, stiffness as primary indication for revision, younger age, shorter interval between index primary and revision TKA, presence of well-fixed components at the time of revision, postoperative wound drainage, and lower Charlson index. Because of the challenges of treating stiffness, efforts should be invested in preventing this complication.
Volume
25
Issue
6
First Page
844
Last Page
850
ISSN
1532-8406
Published In/Presented At
Kim, G. K., Mortazavi, S. M., Purtill, J. J., Sharkey, P. F., Hozack, W. J., & Parvizi, J. (2010). Stiffness after revision total knee arthroplasty. The Journal of arthroplasty, 25(6), 844–850. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2010.04.001
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
20570101
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article