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Bilateral TKA, bilateral knee ROM, total knee arthroplasty, end-stage osteoarthritis
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Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty And The Effects Of Physical Therapy In The Outpatient Setting: A Case Study., Erin Syverson
Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty And The Effects Of Physical Therapy In The Outpatient Setting: A Case Study., Erin Syverson
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Background and Purpose: A bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical procedure that has seen success in managing end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee joint. This case study evaluates the usefulness of physical therapy following bilateral TKA and deliberates the outcomes the patient experienced.
Case Description: The patient was a 62-year-old male who received postoperative physical therapy in an outpatient orthopedic clinic for a total of 8 weeks. The patient demonstrated decreased bilateral knee range of motion (ROM), decreased bilateral gross lower extremity (LE) strength, increased pain and swelling in both knees, and decreased endurance for ambulation.
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