Effect of physiotherapy after quadricepsplasty for knee extension contracture: a case report
Abstract
Knee stiffness with extension contracture due to femoral fracture impedes the activities of daily living and impairs the normal gait pattern. Quadricepsplasty surgery is one of the most popular methods to resolve the lack of the flexion movement. A 59-year-old male patient with a history of knee extension contracture after femoral fracture was included in the study. Knee flexion and extension range of motion (ROM), pain levels, Lower Extremity Functional Scale and Short Form-36 (SF-36) were evaluated before quadricepsplasty surgery and 8th weeks after surgery. A quadricepsplasty-specific rehabilitation program was applied to improve the functional activities. The ROM, pain levels, and functional outcomes improved with the rehabilitation after surgery. A physiotherapy protocol specific to symptoms after quadricepsplasty should be applied to the patient to improve the functional outcomes.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Ceyda Sarıal
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Hande Guney
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Gizem İrem Kınıklı
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Sercan Önal
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Ömür Çağlar
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İnci Yüksel
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Publication Date
August 1, 2016
Submission Date
May 15, 2015
Acceptance Date
June 29, 2015
Published in Issue
Year 2016 Volume: 3 Number: 2