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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

May 11, 2024 · The actual MUA is considered a surgical procedure, but really they sedate you and them move your knee if every conceivable direction trying to break up scar tissue adhesions. I came …

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 …

Jan 20, 2025 · Hi, I woke in in post-op with severe left hip/piriformis spasms. Valium controlled the spasms during my overnight hospital stay but once home it basically spasmed for 8 days straight and …

May 4, 2019 · MUA is done if one’s range of motion (ROM) is very poor. However, it re-traumatizes the knee, so while you may get better ROM right away, swelling will set in and will reduce that new …

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 …