title: Proprioception and Knee Arthroplasty: A Literature Review.
abstract: Proprioceptive mechanoreceptors provide neural feedback for position in space and are critical for three-dimensional interaction. Proprioception is decreased with osteoarthritis of the knees, which leads to increased risk of falling. As the prevalence of osteoarthritis increases so does the need for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and knowing the effect of TKA on proprioception is essential. This article reviews the literature regarding proprioception and its relationship to balance, aging, osteoarthritis, and the effect of TKA on proprioception. Knee arthroplasty involving retention of the cruciate ligaments is also reviewed, as well the evidence of proprioception in the posterior cruciate ligament after TKA.
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, 1211 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Wodowski
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, 1211 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, USA.
authors.forename: Colin W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Swigler
authors.affiliation: The First Hospital, Qiqihar, China.
authors.forename: Hongchao
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee Health Science Center Medical School, 910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
authors.forename: Keith M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Nord
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, 1211 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, USA.
authors.forename: Patrick C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Toy
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, 1211 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, USA. Electronic address: wmihalko@campbellclinic.com.
authors.forename: William M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Mihalko
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000502:physiology*; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011434:Proprioception / Q000502:physiology*; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Arthroplasty; Balance; Cruciate; Knee; Mechanoreceptor; Proprioception