What is it about?
We have summarized the available literature to create an evidence-based, objective criteria driven management scheme for rehabilitation after surgery for multiple ligament knee injuries. This includes how to modify rehabilitation when structures requiring protection are addressed during surgery.
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Why is it important?
This guideline can help clinicians navigate the rehabilitation of individuals after surgery for multiple ligament knee injuries. It is straightforward and summarizes the literature based on what has been tested and what is expert opinion. While it acknowledges time from surgery as an important thing to consider, time is not the only criterion considered.
Perspectives
Structuring rehabilitation for an individual who has had surgery for a multiple ligament knee injury can be frustrating. Variation in post-operative recommendations is common, leading to poor understanding of what should be protected after surgery. These guidelines help the rehab provider to protect structures vulnerable to over-loading, while making decisions for progression based on criteria in addition to time from surgery. These guidelines help clinicians make decisions and do not just tell them when to do something. This should serve to improve autonomy without adding undue risk to their patients and clients.
Dr Andrew D Lynch
University of Pittsburgh
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This page is a summary of: Current Concepts and Controversies in Rehabilitation After Surgery for Multiple Ligament Knee Injury, Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, August 2017, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s12178-017-9425-4.
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