Sequential changes in lower extremity function after total knee arthroplasty.

Masanori TsubosakaHirotsugu MuratsuNaoki NakanoTomoyuki KamenagaYuichi KurodaHidetoshi MiyaRyosuke KurodaTomoyuki Matsumoto Md

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong) (2021)

TKA is useful for restoring lower limb function, as both ambulation and balance functions were significantly improved 3 months after surgery. However, no further improvement in ambulation or balance function was recognized beyond 3 months.

Keyphrases

lower limb
total knee arthroplasty
chronic pain