Evaluation and Management of a Painful Knee After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Orthopedics. 2021 Nov-Dec;44(6):341-352. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20211001-08. Epub 2021 Oct 1.

Abstract

Pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is not infrequent and may be indicative of a broad spectrum of prosthesis-related, intra-articular, or extra-articular pathologies. To diagnose and treat the underlying cause of a painful TKA, systematic evaluation of the patient is critical to ensure that they are managed appropriately and expeditiously. This evidence-based review presents current concepts regarding the pathophysiology, etiology, and diagnosis of painful TKA and our recommended approach for management. [Orthopedics. 2021;44(6):341-352.].

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Knee
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Joint / surgery
  • Knee Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee* / surgery
  • Pain