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No statistical significance in 3-day or 2-week immobilization after ACL reconstruction
August 2013
No statistical significance in 3-day or 2-week immobilization after ACL reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective study of 3-day versus 2-week immobilization period after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Knee. 2007 Jan;14(1):34-8. Epub 2006 Nov 28.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients were randomized to undergo two different rehabilitation periods after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the multistranded hamstring. 15 patients postoperatively underwent a 3-day immobilization period and 15 patients underwent a 2-week immobilization period. Results showed that there were no significant differences between two groups at the 12 month follow-up, but t...
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