Is there a possibility of stiffness following surgery?
Stiffness occurs in patients who have a poor range of mobility before surgery, and in those who do not adhere to the physiotherapy and exercise regimen. Treatment for stiffness is by physiotherapy or manipulation under anesthesia. It should be understood that a standard total knee implant cannot give the full range of movements. It is designed to give 95-120 degree of flexion. Newer designs (high flexion knees) can restore near-normal motion in carefully selected patients.
