Evaluation of a multimodal pain therapy concept for chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study in 21 patients.

CONCLUSIONS: With the presented pilot study on multimodal in-patient therapy of chronic complaints due to TKA, the improvement of pain, function and mobility could be verified, especially during the stationary stay. Even though the results deteriorate during the follow-up period, they did never relapse to their initial level. In order to ensure an effective treatment, a clear diagnostic algorithm is essential, by which treatable causes, such as low-grade infections or loosenings, are safely excluded. Further prospective studies are necessary to obtain precise statements on prospects of success of our therapy plan. PMID: 28861119 [PubMed]

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Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - September 2, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Zajonz D, Fakler JKM, Dahse AJ, Zhao FJ, Edel M, Josten C, Roth A Tags: Patient Saf Surg Source Type: research