Tambu:
Do you know if the restricted ROM is due to the notch? There is no special postop PT
that I am aware other than to get the full extension back ASAP. You should see the
patient within 1-2 days postop.
tmasaya wrote:
> I wonder if anybody has had experience with notchplasty post ACl reconstruction.
> I would like to hear the opinon of physios who have had dealt with the below
> problem.
> A patient is now 5 months post ACL patella tendon reconstruction, and is still
> lacking about 10 degrees full extension. She is due to see her surgeon for a
> review soon. From the internet, a doctor (surgeon) advised that notchplasty was
> a possibility. Is this usually sucessful; what is the physio rehab after this
> procedure. We do not have CPM units here; what are the alternative (nursing?)
> practises that can be instituted, post surgery, to avoid this complication?
> Looking forward to your replies
> Regards
> Tambu
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