Stiffness after TKA can be a big problem. The goal is to not develop stiffness and this begins with preoperative education, a technically well done TKA and appropriate post-op PT. Still, some patients may get stiff. Your goal is to capture those patients early so that there is still time to make a difference. Otherwise a MUA may be needed. Here I will share things that I have seen and tips that I have used to keep my rate of stiffness and need for MUA low.
