Total Knee Arthroplasty Considerations in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Total Knee Arthroplasty Considerations in Rheumatoid Arthritis

The definitive treatment for advanced joint destruction in the late stages of rheumatoid arthritis can be successfully treated with total joint arthroplasty. Total knee arthroplasty has been shown to be a well-proven modality that can provide pain relief and restoration of mobility for those with de...

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Main Authors: Jonathan R. Danoff, Garrett Moss, Barthelemy Liabaud, Jeffrey A. Geller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/185340
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spelling doaj-ca6a1ff6c07043289092f9c814f8b3c62020-11-25T00:58:54ZengHindawi LimitedAutoimmune Diseases2090-04222090-04302013-01-01201310.1155/2013/185340185340Total Knee Arthroplasty Considerations in Rheumatoid ArthritisJonathan R. Danoff0Garrett Moss1Barthelemy Liabaud2Jeffrey A. Geller3Center for Hip & Knee Replacement, New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USACenter for Hip & Knee Replacement, New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USACenter for Hip & Knee Replacement, New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USACenter for Hip & Knee Replacement, New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USAThe definitive treatment for advanced joint destruction in the late stages of rheumatoid arthritis can be successfully treated with total joint arthroplasty. Total knee arthroplasty has been shown to be a well-proven modality that can provide pain relief and restoration of mobility for those with debilitating knee arthritis. It is important for rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons alike to share an understanding of the special considerations that must be addressed in this unique population of patients to ensure success in the immediate perioperative and postoperative periods including specific modalities to maximize success.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/185340
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description The definitive treatment for advanced joint destruction in the late stages of rheumatoid arthritis can be successfully treated with total joint arthroplasty. Total knee arthroplasty has been shown to be a well-proven modality that can provide pain relief and restoration of mobility for those with debilitating knee arthritis. It is important for rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons alike to share an understanding of the special considerations that must be addressed in this unique population of patients to ensure success in the immediate perioperative and postoperative periods including specific modalities to maximize success.
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