van Duren, B.H. orcid.org/0000-0003-1877-8227, Lee, K. orcid.org/0009-0003-9084-2155, Firth, A.M. orcid.org/0000-0003-2002-7553 et al. (5 more authors) (2024) Postoperative Continuous Passive Motion Does Not Improve the Range of Movement Achieved After Manipulation Under Anesthetic for Stiffness in Total Knee Replacement. Arthroplasty Today, 27. 101397. ISSN 2352-3441
Abstract
Background Stiffness is a common complication following total knee arthroplasty. Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is an intervention that can potentially improve range of motion (ROM). Continuous passive motion (CPM) therapy has been utilized to enhance post-MUA ROM, but its effectiveness remains debated. This study assesses whether CPM therapy after MUA results in superior ROM outcomes compared to MUA alone. Methods A retrospective analysis included patients undergoing MUA for stiff primary total knee arthroplasty between 2017 and 2022. Demographics and ROM data were collected. Patients were in 2 groups: those who received inpatient CPM post-MUA and those who received day-case MUA alone. Complications and further interventions were noted. Results Of 126 patients, 39 underwent MUA only (day-case group), and 87 received CPM and MUA (inpatient group). Mean preoperative ROM was 69.4° (standard deviation [SD]:18.0°) and 73.9° (SD: 18.1°) for inpatient and day-case groups, respectively. Mean post-MUA ROM improved by 39.4° (SD: 17.7°) and 25.5° (SD: 11.1°) inpatient groups and day-case, respectively. The mean percentage of ROM gained at MUA maintained at final follow-up was 63.7% (40.8%) and 67.0% (47.5%) inpatient and day-case groups, respectively. Conclusions This study found no advantage in the routine use of CPM post-MUA for stiff total knee replacement patients, suggesting it may not provide sustained ROM improvements compared to MUA alone. Cost-effectiveness and patient selection merit further investigation.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0). |
Keywords: | CPM, MUA, TKA, Stiffness, ROM |
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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: | 19 Jun 2024 09:17 |
Last Modified: | 19 Jun 2024 09:17 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101397 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:213652 |