International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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MD Albert Einstein Medical Center, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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• Mini Review   
  Approach to Painful Total knee Arthroplasty under Recognized Diagnosis of Psudomeniscus Formation
  Author(s): S Ali Ghasemi*
  
  The purpose of the Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is to improve function and reduce pain in patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis. However, these treatment goals may not always be realized for some reasons and patients complain of persistent pain and functional disturbances. Pseudomeniscus is an under-recognized diagnosis of soft tissue impingement which may present with painful stiffness of the knee and causes symptomatic TKA. One of the less well-known reasons of severe TKA is pseudomeniscus development. Consider it as a potential source of discomfort if the joint line is sensitive. Arthroscopic approach should be considered for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes after laboratory and radiological evaluations are carried out... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.23.11.666

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