Arthrofibrosis after total knee arthroplasty: patients with keloids at risk

ConclusionPatients with keloids have increased odds risk of arthrofibrosis following primary TKA. These patients are subsequently at a higher odds risk of undergoing the procedures necessary to treat arthrofibrosis, such as MUA and LOA. Future studies investigating confounding factors such as race, prior surgery, range of motion, and postoperative recovery are needed to confirm the association of keloid diagnosis and arthrofibrosis following primary TKA demonstrated in this study.Level of EvidenceLevel III retrospective comparative study.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research