Factors associated with subjective knee joint stiffness in people with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review.

Daisuke UritaniHitoshi KodaYuuka YasuuraAya Kusumoto

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2022)

Subjective knee stiffness may be associated with the prognosis after total knee arthroplasty and degenerative changes in the knee joint. Early detection and treatment of knee stiffness could lead to a good prognosis after total knee arthroplasty and prevent the progression of degenerative changes in the knee joint.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
pain management
total knee arthroplasty
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
chronic pain
replacement therapy
anterior cruciate ligament
smoking cessation