Impact of Perioperative Pain Control on Knee Range of Motion and Development of Arthrofibrosis Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

Inadequate pain control following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been postulated to negatively impact knee range of motion (ROM). We sought to determine the association between perioperative pain levels and knee ROM at 3-month follow-up or need for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA).

Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - August 23, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Joshua R. Harmer, Cody C. Wyles, Kristin C. Mara, Nafisseh S. Warner, Robert T. Trousdale Source Type: research