Important time points
1. Within 1 week after surgery, the main focus is to eliminate edema of the affected limb.
2.4 weeks after surgery, to achieve full knee extension
3, Within 6 weeks postoperatively, the flexion angle of the knee is controlled within 90° (0° in the fully extended knee position) and requires brace protection, preferably a hinged brace. In addition, in general, it is only now that you can gradually walk off the crutches.
4. Only after 6 weeks post-operatively can you start resisted knee flexion exercises
5.No open chain exercises of the knee joint, such as kicking the calf in a sitting position, should be done for 12 weeks after surgery.
Rehabilitation plan within 6 weeks after surgery
1.Ankle pump
2.Under the supine position, tense the muscle above the thigh and press the knee joint down toward the bed. 6 seconds/time, 10 times/group.
3.Under the supine position, raise the straight leg 30°, maintain for 10 seconds, relax and rest for 10 seconds. Gradually use sandbag for training, sandbag tied under the knee joint. 10 times/group, 3 groups/day.
4.Healthy side lying position, straight leg elevation, maintain 10 seconds, relax and rest for 10 seconds. Gradually use sandbag for training, sandbag tied below the knee joint. 10 times/group, 3 groups/day.
5.In the affected side position, straight leg elevation, can gradually use sandbag for training, sandbag tied below the knee joint. 10 times/group, 3 groups/day.
6.In the supine position, press the bed with the heel as shown to feel the knee joint to flex up, but maintain the whole lower limb does not move. 6 seconds / time, 10 times / group.
7.Sitting knee flexion in bed, no more than 90° in 6 weeks.
8, chair seated knee flexion, no more than 90° for 6 weeks. Keep your feet firmly on the floor at all times and move your body.