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First Phase (up to 6 weeks)This is directed at regaining range of movement and reducing the swelling combined with patella femoral mobilisation to reduce scar tissue. Knee Brace: The knee brace should be used at all times when moving around for the first 6 weeks to protect the osteotomy site. For the first 3 weeks…

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Neuromuscular Control and Muscle Strength The function of good quality muscles and muscle strength is to act as a shock absorber to the load bearing and reduce peak impact forces. Muscle strength in combination with endurance and flexibility is therefore important to help dissipate the forces over the knee joint. Sometimes after injury the quadriceps…

This information sheet provides information on the nature and purpose of the procedure in addition to an outline of the post-operative rehabilitation.

This group is patients where the categorisation is not clear or where the referring doctor wishes to consider early referral to MSCAT without dwelling on specific investigations or assessment. There are many additional causes of knee problems that may not fit into the above categories. These include the following: Problem joint replacement patients: need trial…

On the day of surgery the leg is marked and final consent obtained. The procedure is usually performed under general anaesthesia and the anaesthetist will discuss post-operative pain relief. This will usually involve nerve blocks, which keep the leg and knee numb for a while, and analgesic tablets. After the operation the leg is initially…