Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Ann R Coll Surg Engl · Apr 2009
Manipulation under anaesthesia for stiffness following knee arthroplasty.
Stiffness following knee arthroplasty is a frustrating complication and a significantly disabling problem. We present our experience of knee stiffness requiring manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA) as the first line of treatment following partial or total knee arthroplasty. ⋯ MUA has a role in the treatment of early stiffness with excellent immediate outcomes. We advocate that MUA should be the first line of management for stiff knee arthroplasties after failed physiotherapy.