
Physical Therapy Decreases Opioid Use After Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacements (TKR) are commonplace in today’s medical world. According to Rheumatology Advisor there were a total of 600,000 TKR procedures performed in 2018. By the year 2030, it is expected there will be up to 3.5 million procedures per year. When to Consider Total Knee Replacement? Pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced function all contribute to the decision to pursue a TKR. Most studies report postoperative satisfaction rates near 80% with post-operative functional outcome and relief

