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Indications and contraindications

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Indications:

  • osteoarthritis - usually in the older age group
  • rheumatoid arthritis - any age
  • post-trauma - usually younger age group
  • correction of deformity

Absolute contraindications:

  • active sepsis
  • neuropathic arthropathy

Relative contraindications:

  • neuromuscular disorders
  • inadequate extensor mechanisms in the knee joint

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