Royeca, JM, Cunningham, CM, Pandit, H orcid.org/0000-0001-7392-8561 et al. (1 more author) (2019) Complex regional pain syndrome as a result of total knee arthroplasty: A case report and review of literature. Case Reports in Women's Health, 23. e00136. ISSN 2214-9112
Abstract
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for patients with end-stage symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. As the aging population grows, the demand for the procedure is projected to increase. While highly successful, TKA has associated risks and complications. Complex regional pain syndrome is one uncommon but debilitating complication that can negatively impact patient satisfaction and quality of life. We present a case of complex regional pain syndrome in the operated leg that resulted in significant functional deficits. Key findings of this case include significant and disproportionate pain in the joint, altered cutaneous sensation around the joint, and decreased range of motion in flexion in the absence of any mechanical issues with the TKA. Because of the debilitating nature of this condition, patients must be fully informed of and realize the risks associated with undergoing a widely appreciated procedure such as TKA.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2019 Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). |
Keywords: | Total knee arthroplasty; Complex regional pain syndrome; Reflex sympathetic dystrophy; Causalgia |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Institute of Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM) (Leeds) > Orthopaedics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 05 Sep 2019 08:35 |
Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2023 21:58 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.crwh.2019.e00136 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:150334 |