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What exactly is done with MUA - is it orthoscopic procedure

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denis18446
denis18446

What is done in a MUA ? Is it an orthoscopic procedure ?

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  • victoria21411
    victoria21411 denis18446

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    It’s where the surgeon bends your knee whilst you are under general anaesthetic.  It’s a quick procedure and usually undertaken when you have trouble with flexion. 
  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie denis18446

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    Isn't that manipulation under anesthetic?  there will usually be no surgery, just  the surgeon manipulating the knee whilst you are asleep and relaxed. 

  • cynthia89958
    cynthia89958 denis18446

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    Like others said, not surgery, MUA is a manipulation under anaesthetic. You are asleep a few mins while the surgeon forces the bend while there is no resistance and breaks up adhesions and scar tissue that prevent bend. It is done when physio is not enough and usually followed by intense physio to keep the flexion. I had it done at 10 weeks post op and it did help.
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