To review the outcomes of patients undergoing manipulation under anaesthetic (MUA) after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and predict those that may require such a procedure. Prospective analysis of patients who required MUA post TKA performed by two surgeons using the same prosthesis from 2003 to 2008. Compared to a control group of primary TKA matched for age, gender and surgeon. All patients in both groups had pre- and post-operative measurements of range of movement. Risk factors were identified including warfarin and statin use, diabetes and body mass index.Purpose
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