Evaluation and Management of a Painful Knee After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Cooper, Alexus M; Connolly, Keith; Penna, Sreeram; Parvizi, Javad · Orthopedics · 2021

review · Level V

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Abstract

Pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is not infrequent and may be indicative of a broad spectrum of prosthesis-related, intra-articular, or extra-articular pathologies. To diagnose and treat the underlying cause of a painful TKA, systematic evaluation of the patient is critical to ensure that they are managed appropriately and expeditiously. This evidence-based review presents current concepts regarding the pathophysiology, etiology, and diagnosis of painful TKA and our recommended approach for management. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 2021;44(6):341-352.].

Medical subject headings

Anatomy