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Total knee replacement in patients with multiple sclerosis.

F J Shannon1, D Cogley, M Glynn

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tullamore Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. fjshannon@eircom.net

The Knee
|December 8, 2004
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Summary

Total knee replacement in Multiple Sclerosis patients can lead to severe hamstring spasticity, potentially requiring additional surgery. Careful patient selection and management are crucial for successful outcomes in these complex cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease impacting mobility.
  • Total knee replacement (TKR) is a surgical option for advanced knee osteoarthritis.
  • The interplay between MS and TKR outcomes requires specific consideration.

Observation:

  • Two patients with Multiple Sclerosis underwent Total Knee Replacement (TKR).
  • Both patients experienced severe hamstring spasticity post-operatively.
  • This spasticity necessitated further surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Post-operative hamstring spasticity is a significant complication following TKR in MS patients.
  • Prompt surgical management can address severe spasticity.

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  • Despite complications, patients can achieve ambulatory status post-surgery.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the critical need for pre-operative assessment of spasticity in MS patients considering TKR.
    • Suggests tailored post-operative care protocols for MS patients undergoing joint replacement.
    • Emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration for managing complex orthopedic cases in neurological conditions.