The long-term outcome of total knee patients with moderate loss of motion.
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Dalury, DF; Jiranek, W; Pierson, J; Pearson, SE
Published in: J Knee Surg
October 2003
This study determined the outcome of total knee replacement (TKR) patients with moderate loss of motion who received no particular treatment. Twenty patients with an average arc of motion of 8 degrees-91 degrees of flexion 3 months postoperatively underwent 3-year follow-up. No formal treatment was given. All patients' range of motion and Knee Society scores improved over time. Most of the improvement occurred by 2 years. Patients with moderately stiff TKRs continue to improve over time without vigorous, prolonged physical therapy, manipulation, or bracing.
Duke Scholars
Published In
J Knee Surg
ISSN
1538-8506
Publication Date
October 2003
Volume
16
Issue
4
Start / End Page
215 / 220
Location
Germany
Related Subject Headings
- Treatment Outcome
- Time Factors
- Range of Motion, Articular
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Knee Joint
- Humans
- Female
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
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Dalury, D. F., Jiranek, W., Pierson, J., & Pearson, S. E. (2003). The long-term outcome of total knee patients with moderate loss of motion. J Knee Surg, 16(4), 215–220.
Published In
J Knee Surg
ISSN
1538-8506
Publication Date
October 2003
Volume
16
Issue
4
Start / End Page
215 / 220
Location
Germany
Related Subject Headings
- Treatment Outcome
- Time Factors
- Range of Motion, Articular
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Knee Joint
- Humans
- Female
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee