Introduction: Knee Osteoarthritis is defined by degeneration of articular cartilage, followed by an

increased subcutaneous bone activity. It is the most common form of the rheumatic disease of the
knee and is also a widespread disease.
In cases where arthrosis is at an advanced stage of joint degradation, with imminent
complications (knee replacement, limiting extension and flexion of the knee, significant
osteocartilaginous destruction), total endoprosthesis arthroplasty is preferred. The number of
total knee arthroplasty performed is increasing annually and the length of hospital stay is
decreasing. Patients have increased expectations for a fast and complete recovery. Nevertheless,
total knee arthroplasty may result in severe post-operative pain, muscular weakness, articular
reduction, and disability in general, which may last for a considerable time. Since the range of
motion perception in the early post-operative phase seems to be important prognostic factors for
the patient’s future satisfaction and mental status, effective analgesia and appropriate
rehabilitation are required.
Method: A clinical case of an 84-year-old patient with pain, functional impotence in the knee
joint and locomotor dysfunction after left knee arthroplasty.
Results: The results of clinical, imagistic and biological examination determine the etiology and
make the therapeutic conduction effective.
Conclusion: The treatment addresses both to the reduction of the current symptomatology by
general measures and initiation of the rehabilitation programme of total knee arthroplasty
through specific measures in order to restore the normal function and to improve the patient's
quality of life.