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Reference : Jette DU, Hunter SJ, Burkett L, et al. Physical Therapist Management of Total Knee
Arthroplasty. Phys Ther. Aug 31 2020;100(9):1603-1631. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzaa099
Abstract: A clinical practice guideline on total knee arthroplasty was developed by an American
Physical Therapy (APTA) volunteer guideline development group that consisted of physical
therapists, an orthopedic surgeon, a nurse, and a consumer. The guideline was based on
systematic reviews of current scientific and clinical information and accepted approaches to
management of total knee arthroplasty.
Summary of Recommendations: