Open arthrolysis is rarely performed in the management of stiffness after total knee arthroplasty

Key Points

• Open arthrolysis is infrequently utilized for addressing joint stiffness after total knee arthroplasty, indicating a potential gap in treatment options.
• Only a small subset of cases received this surgical intervention, highlighting a need for further exploration of its benefits.
• Assessment of postoperative outcomes suggests that alternative methods may be more common for managing stiffness in this context.
• Further studies may be necessary to establish clear guidelines on the effective use of arthrolysis in total knee arthroplasty patients.