title: [Arthroscopy techniques in the treatment of extension contractures of the knee joint after total knee arthroplasty].
abstract: Results are analyzed of treatment of four patients presenting with extension contractures of the knee joint after total knee replacement with the aid of the arthroscopic arthrolysis technique. All patients demonstrated increase in the joint movement size. The conclusion reached was that in the incipient manifestations of the knee joint extension contractures, the arthroscopic arthrolysis technique is superior to the conventional one.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Ternovyĭ
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Zazirnyĭ
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012086:Reoperation