Physical Therapist Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Overview
Overview
- In 2013, 662,545 total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) were performed, making it the most commonly performed orthopedic surgery in the lower extremity.
- The number of TKAs performed annually in the United States is expected to increase by 855% between 2012 and 2050, equating to 2,854 procedures per 100,000 US citizens over 40 years of age.
- Globally hip and knee OA was ranked as the 11th highest contributor to disability among almost 300 health conditions.
- TKA consists of resection of the diseased or degenerative articular surfaces of the knee, replacing the surface with metal and polyethylene prosthetic components.
- The clinical practice guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies with regard to the physical therapist management of patients undergoing TKA and is an educational tool to guide qualified clinicians through a series of treatment decisions in an effort to improve the quality and efficiency and reduce unwarranted variation of care.
- This pocket guide addresses the physical therapist management of adult patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing primary TKA. It is not intended to address management of revision or partial TKA, pediatric patients, or patients with rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, this pocket guide is not intended to address nonoperative management of patients with osteoarthritis.
Recommendations
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...rative Exercise ProgramPhysical therap...
...cationIt is the consensus of the work group...
...uous Passive Movement Device (CPM)...
...herapyPhysical therapists should teach...
...vityIt is the consensus of the work group tha...
...Training (balance, walking, movement, symmet...
...ative Knee Range of Motion ExerciseIt is the...
...mediate Postoperative Knee Flexion During...
...euromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NME...
...nce and Intensity of Strengthening Exerci...
...rognostic Factors: Body mass index (BMI); D...
...ors: Tobacco AND Patient SupportIt...
...perative Physical Therapist Supervisi...
...p- vs. Individual-Based TherapyPhy...
...l Therapy: Postoperative TimingPhysical thera...
...cal Therapy: Discharge PlanningIt is the co...
...mentIt is the consensus of the work gro...