Physical therapy and rehabilitation in chondral lesions

Volume: 41 Number: 0 December 6, 2007
  • Meltem Baydar
  • Selmin Gulbahar
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Physical therapy and rehabilitation in chondral lesions

Abstract

Although most patients with articular cartilage defects are asymptomatic, some may have symptoms such as pain, effusion, muscle weakness, and limited range of motion. The goals of rehabilitation in chondral lesions are to relieve clinical symptoms, obtain painless full range of motion and muscle strength, and improve function. The key point in the rehabilitation program is to improve sensorimotor function and decrease pain and disability without increasing cartilage degeneration. Basic principles in the postoperative rehabilitation period are the same as those in conservative treatment. However, the rehabilitation program should be modified depending on the surgical procedure. Each phase of the rehabilitation program should be designed considering the type of surgical procedure, estimated healing time, restoration of joint mobility and muscle strength, and the extent of pain and effusion. Exposing the healing cartilage to shear stress under compression may have adverse effects on the healing process. For this reason, the early stage of rehabilitation (0-6 weeks) is comprised of passive, active-assistive and non-weight bearing range of motion exercises. Postoperative weight-bearing depends on the size, nature, and location of the lesion and the surgical procedure. Restriction in weight bearing is recommended in all treatment procedures except for cartilage debridement. For a successful outcome, open communication should exist between the rehabilitation team and the surgeon and the rehabilitation program should be individualized.

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Meltem Baydar This is me

Selmin Gulbahar This is me

Publication Date

December 6, 2007

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May 10, 2014

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Year 2007 Volume: 41 Number: 0

APA
Baydar, M., & Gulbahar, S. (2007). Physical therapy and rehabilitation in chondral lesions. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 41, 54-61. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v41i0.2694
AMA
1.Baydar M, Gulbahar S. Physical therapy and rehabilitation in chondral lesions. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2007;41:54-61. doi:10.3944/aott.v41i0.2694
Chicago
Baydar, Meltem, and Selmin Gulbahar. 2007. “Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Chondral Lesions”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41 (December): 54-61. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v41i0.2694.
EndNote
Baydar M, Gulbahar S (December 1, 2007) Physical therapy and rehabilitation in chondral lesions. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41 54–61.
IEEE
[1]M. Baydar and S. Gulbahar, “Physical therapy and rehabilitation in chondral lesions”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 41, pp. 54–61, Dec. 2007, doi: 10.3944/aott.v41i0.2694.
ISNAD
Baydar, Meltem - Gulbahar, Selmin. “Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Chondral Lesions”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41 (December 1, 2007): 54-61. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v41i0.2694.
JAMA
1.Baydar M, Gulbahar S. Physical therapy and rehabilitation in chondral lesions. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2007;41:54–61.
MLA
Baydar, Meltem, and Selmin Gulbahar. “Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Chondral Lesions”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 41, Dec. 2007, pp. 54-61, doi:10.3944/aott.v41i0.2694.
Vancouver
1.Meltem Baydar, Selmin Gulbahar. Physical therapy and rehabilitation in chondral lesions. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2007 Dec. 1;41:54-61. doi:10.3944/aott.v41i0.2694