The Stiff Knee

Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England

In this module, expert surgeons share their expertise on the treatment and management of stiffness in total knee arthroplasty. After an initial overview of the causes of stiffness, alongside various surgical and patient risk factors, they discuss the effective treatment approaches and managing patient expectations. Using on-screen prompts, the faculty outlines treatment and surgical decision-making algorithms, suitable medication and manipulation under anesthesia.

Contributors:

• Dr Gijs Van Hellemondt, The Netherlands
• Dr Alvin Ong, United States of America