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Knee Joint Arthroplasty: A Review for the Occupational Therapist

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1.  Which statement is TRUE about the knee joint? It is a synovial joint. It has two planes of motion. The sagittal plane is where flexion and extension take place. All of the above

2.  Which is NOT listed as a factor of knee joint damage? Age Sex Direct trauma Compressive loading

3.  Why do individuals elect to have knee arthroplasty? Eliminate joint pain Restore mobility and strength Restore quality of life All of the above

4.  What is a CONTRAINDICATION for total knee arthroplasty? Inadequate bone mass and joint support OA Avascular necrosis RA

5.  What is an advantage to a lateral approach? Preserves patellar blood supply Can evert the patella Common surgery Encourages lateral patellar subluxation