Dynamic splinting for knee flexion contracture following total knee arthroplasty: a case report

Total Knee Arthroplasty operations are increasing in frequency, and knee flexion contracture is a common pathology, both pre-existing and post-operative. A 61-year-old male presented with knee flexion contracture following a total knee arthroplasty. Physical therapy alone did not fully reduce the co...

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Published in:Cases journal 2008-12, Vol.1 (1), p.421-421, Article 421
Main Authors: Finger, Eric, Willis, F Buck
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Contracture
Health aspects
Risk factors
Splints (Surgery)
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Summary:Total Knee Arthroplasty operations are increasing in frequency, and knee flexion contracture is a common pathology, both pre-existing and post-operative. A 61-year-old male presented with knee flexion contracture following a total knee arthroplasty. Physical therapy alone did not fully reduce the contracture and dynamic splinting was then prescribed for daily low-load, prolonged-duration stretch. After 28 physical therapy sessions, the active range of motion improved from -20 degrees to -12 degrees (stiff knee still lacking full extension), and after eight additional weeks with nightly wear of dynamic splint, the patient regained full knee extension, (active extension improved from -12 degrees to 0 degrees ).
ISSN:1757-1626
1757-1626
DOI:10.1186/1757-1626-1-421