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Technical Information about Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Last updated Thursday, January 13, 2005

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Rehabilitation

What types of physical therapy do patients require after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament?

During the first week after surgery the patient works on calf pumps and quadriceps isometric sets. Controlled knee range of motion exercises with the brace removed are also started. The patient may weight bear as tolerated with the brace locked in 30 degrees of flexion. The knee brace flexion is unlocked after the first week to match the degree of knee flexion the patient has obtained. Brace flexion is increased to match the increases in knee range of motion. The 30 degree extension stop is maintained. The knee brace is discarded when quadriceps control has returned; typically four weeks after surgery. The patient is under the supervision of a physical therapist for a minimum of 12 weeks.

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