Effect of Early Period of Postoperative Rehabilitation in Individuals with Transverse Patellar Fractures Treated by Tension Band with Kirschner
Objective:To evaluate the effect of one-to-one exercise therapy for transverse patellar fractures in early preriod of postoperation of tension band with kirschner wire fixation.Methods:Thirty-five consecutive patients with transverse patella fractures treated by tension band and kirschner wires were...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editorial Office of Rehabilitation Medicine
2016-02-01
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| Series: | 康复学报 |
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| Online Access: | http://kfxb.publish.founderss.cn/thesisDetails#10.3724/SPJ.1329.2016.01.006 |
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| Summary: | Objective:To evaluate the effect of one-to-one exercise therapy for transverse patellar fractures in early preriod of postoperation of tension band with kirschner wire fixation.Methods:Thirty-five consecutive patients with transverse patella fractures treated by tension band and kirschner wires were randomly assigned to rehabilitation group (<italic>n</italic>=18) or control group (<italic>n</italic>=17). Rehabilitation group received 2-week early postoperative exercise therapy, while the control group received postoperative education. All subjects were evaluated after 2-week treatment. Evaluation of knee function included range of motion (ROM) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC).Results:Compared with control group, subjects with 2-week rehabilitation showed better knee flexion ROM and lower WOMAC pain and function scores (<italic>P</italic><0.05).Conclusion:Positive exercise therapy in early postoperative period has good effect on knee joint function recovery and quality of life improvement for patients with transverse patella fractures. |
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| ISSN: | 2096-0328 |