Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known as a total knee replacement, is an elective surgical procedure to treat patients who experience pain and dysfunction from an arthritic knee joint. TKA is an effective option if the patient's pain does not respond to …
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The intent of this physical therapy protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline of the post-operative rehabilitation course of a patient who has undergone a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).
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Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Exercises . Stage I Rehabilitation . The goal of the following exercises is to regain range of motion while limiting pain and inflammation. Initiate gentle strengthening exercises with the primary goal of activating the quadriceps. During Stage I, continue with RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation).
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It is designed for rehabilitation following a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Modifications to this guideline may be necessary depending on physician-specific instructions or other procedures performed. This evidence-based total knee arthroplasty is criterion-based.
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Aims of Rehabilitation To restore Range of Motion and Strength to the knee. The final goal is to minimize knee pain and improve your knee function to improve your quality of life. Type of Replacement Performed Total Knee Replacement Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Medial Lateral Patello-femoral Post Operative Programme 1-14 Days Manual ...
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The following is a protocol for post-operative patients following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) rehabilitation. The primary goal of this protocol is to protect the reconstruction while steadily progressing towards maximizing functional potential.
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REHABILITATION GUIDELINES FOR TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PHASE I (0-2 WEEKS) DATES: Appointments Begin physical therapy 3 x week for the first 2-4 weeks Rehabilitation Goals • Active quadriceps muscle contraction • Safe isometric control for ambulation • Passive knee ROM 0-90°
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This rehabilitation protocol was developed for patients who have had a cemented total knee arthroplasty. Patients who have had a prior patellectomy or failed total knee replacement may
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation Guidelines . These rehabilitation guidelines are guidelines only and progression through them should be guided by the patient's symptoms and functional ability and/or any specific consultant requirements. All exercises should be performed within the patient's tolerance level. Phase 1 [0-2 weeks]
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an elective operative procedure to treat an arthritic knee. This procedure replaces your damaged knee joint with an artificial knee implant. Knee implants consist of (1) a metal piece attached to the end of your thigh bone, (2) a metal and plastic or all-plastic piece attached to the top of
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