[Evolution of care of patients needing a total knee replacement].
Clinical efficiency of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is demonstrated. During the last 10 years, evaluation of the result by the patient himself took a central place. From a technical point of view, minimal invasive surgery as well as computer assisted surgery showed interesting developments. Pain control and well-designed rehabilitation protocols are the mandatory key points for optimal care.
Nizard
Rémy
R
Groupe hospitalier Lariboisière-Fernand-Widal, chirurgie orthopédique, 75475 Paris cedex 10, France. remy.nizard@lrb.aphp.fr
D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D020127:Recovery of Function