… Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the most commonly performed joint replacement procedure
in the … The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based …

… -effectiveness study of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty. Dr.
… appropriateness criteria that represented different approaches to defining appropriateness. …

… total joint replacement affects clinical outcomes among patients with osteoarthritis of the
hip or knee… Multiple joint involvement in total knee replacement for osteoarthritis: effects on …

… , and progressive osteoarthritis sometimes requiring total knee arthroplasty [27]. Even when
… MRI can also detect tibial stress fractures as discussed in the ACR Appropriateness Criteria …

… , ultrasound, or MRI are usually appropriate studies. The American College of Radiology
Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are …

… with a total knee arthroplasty. Initial imaging, 2. Suspected infection after total knee
arthroplasty. … Pain after total knee arthroplasty. Infection excluded. Suspect aseptic loosening or …

… Thus, TKA appropriateness criteria should be used to determine if it is reasonable to consider
operating given a patient’s particular circumstances.12 13 Yet, to date, there has been little …

… The American College of Radiology seeks and encourages collaboration with other
organizations on the development of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria through society …

… The evidence-based ACR Appropriateness Criteria guidelines offered in this report were …
after arthroplasty has been limited to the evaluation of hip and knee arthroplasties, but the …

… of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) appropriateness classification … of two appropriateness
criteria for total knee replacement. … on criteria for appropriateness for total joint arthroplasty in …