Publications by authors named "Mikko T Rantasalo"
Article Synopsis
- Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is used to treat stiffness after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) when other treatments have failed, but factors affecting its outcomes are not well-studied.
- A study involving 391 TKA patients identified 39 who required MUA; these patients were younger and consumed more opioids post-surgery compared to those who didn't need MUA.
- After 1 year, while MUA led to significant improvements in range of motion, the total range was still less favorable compared to non-MUA patients; however, patient-reported outcome measures showed no significant difference between the two groups.
Background: Persistent postsurgical pain after total knee arthroplasty is a common problem and a major reason for patient dissatisfaction. This secondary analysis aimed to investigate the effects of anesthesia (spinal vs. general) and tourniquet use on persistent pain after total knee arthroplasty.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Total knee arthroplasty is a highly effective treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis, and it is usually performed under spinal or general anaesthesia with or without a surgical tourniquet. Some debate about the preferred mode of anaesthesia regarding patient outcomes remains. The aim of this study, which compares general and spinal anaesthesia with and without a tourniquet on the outcomes of total knee arthroplasty, is to determine the optimal type of anaesthesia regimen and assess the effect of a tourniquet on the patient's recovery following total knee arthroplasty.
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