CME expires June 30, 2026

Sharpen your problem-solving skills with relevant patient cases from experts on the frontlines!

In this journal-based CME activity, you will review recommended strategies for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with a painful total knee arthroplasty implant by following an evolving patient case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). After the reading, you will complete an assessment to test your orthopaedic knowledge, problem solving, and clinical decision-making skills.

Case Editor
Rafael J. Sierra MD, FAAOS

Learning Objectives

• Explain the various etiologies of pain after total knee arthroplasty.
  • Identify appropriate physical examination tests, radiographic studies, and laboratory analyses used in the workup of the patient with a painful total knee arthroplasty.
  • Describe an algorithmic approach for the evaluation of a painful total knee arthroplasty.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.