CPM – 0 to 70 degrees as tolerated Cryotherapy – Commercial unit if available – continuous first 10 Days (appx) or as needed for comfort. Exercises: Ankle pumps with leg elevation Passive knee extension SLR

Patellofemoral Joint (PFJ) Arthroplasty with Arthrosurface Rehabilitation Protocol Immediately Post-Op (0-2 weeks) Full passive/active ROM Weight bearing as tolerated with crutches until first post-op appointment Modalities as needed Exercises: Flexion/Extension- wall slides and seated Patella Mobs Extension mobilization Quad/Hamstring sets

For patellar and trochlear groove implants, you can put your full weight, as tolerated without pain, on your operated leg with crutches, when walking. You will go home with a knee immobilizer …

Many different factors influence the post-operative patella/quad tendon rehabilitation outcomes, including tissue quality and strength of repair. It is recommended that clinicians collaborate closely with the referring physician regarding integrity of repair and any changes to protocol.

Exercises: Ankle pumps Quad sets Patellar mobilization Hip abd/adductions EMS to quads during active contractions Ice and elevation: 20 minutes of each hour at elevate

Various surgical techniques are available to address the specific underlying pathologies causing patellar instability. These include medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO), and trochleoplasty. Based upon individual pathology, each technique will have slight variations in the rehabilitation protocol.

The Patellofemoral Dislocation Rehabilitation Program is an evidence-based and soft tissue healing dependent program allowing patients to progress to vocational and sports-related activities as quickly and safely as possible. Individual variations will occur depending on patient response to treatment.

WBAT (no pain) 0 - 6 weeks. Range of motion: No active knee extension for the first 6 weeks. Quadriceps stretching to begin at 10 weeks.

2018年1月17日 · habilitation following patellar tendon repair. Modifications to this guideline may be necessary dependent on physician specific instruction, location of repai , concomitant injuries or procedures performed. This evidence-based patellar tendon repair guideline is criterion-based; time frames and visits in each phase will vary depending on many ...

The following is a protocol for post-operative patients following patella tendon repair. The primary goal of this protocol is to protect the repair while steadily progressing towards and ultimately achieving pre-injury level of activity.