Manipulation under Anesthesia is a technique for treating stiffness and poor range of motion following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or knee revision surgery. Continue with article.

Sep 4, 2011 · The late MUA did have better stats because the procedure wasn't dealing with swelling, inflammation and primary healling. “The early postoperative period after TKA is characterized by …

Apr 9, 2025 · The MUA only eighteen days ago likely stirred up some trauma in the area again. As far as the warmth goes, there is increased blood flow to the area which results in the warmth. Swelling and …

Feb 23, 2024 · Hello, I had tar 7 weeks ago and recovery is going well as far as pain control and sleep. I feel lucky in some ways. However I’ve been in pt for weeks, twice a week (following about 6 sessions …

Dec 10, 2024 · MUA more or less restarts recovery, as has been said, because it's so stressful. So yes, if MUA is needed, delaying it delays your recovery. Only your doctor and you can make the final …

Dec 26, 2023 · On my 12th week of knee replace on left knee. Doctor is recommending knee manipulation. Not too sure about manipulation. Physical Therapist says hang tight I will get my range …

Feb 21, 2017 · The MUA traumatized my quad muscle further and made it swell to half again larger than the other leg. The PA gave me 9-10 lidocaine injections into my quad muscle to give me even more …

Dec 12, 2018 · An MUA sets your knee back a bit in healing because it disrupts the healing tissues inside the joint. So you are back in earlier stages of healing and the injured tissues inside your knee …

Mar 7, 2025 · It also says MUA should be done within 3 months of surgery. This clashes with a big birthday party I'm having on the mainland on 12 April. N Has your surgeon actually suggested a …

Jul 26, 2018 · I had an MUA 7 weeks after my TKR. When i discussed it with my consultant, he asked whether i had anything planned for the next 6 weeks as i would need that to fully recover.