Range Of Motion

Despite literature reporting that manipulation under anesthesia restores range of motion after total knee arthroplasty, published results showed this technique could also increase the risk of revision and persistent stiffness after TKA.

Successful rehabilitation after Achilles tendon repair should focus on strengthening the tendon and surrounding muscles, rather than range of motion, to avoid tendon elongation and functional impairment, according to a presenter.

Compared with shoulder surgeons, results showed trauma surgeons had a more aggressive approach to rehabilitation with regard to time to weight-bearing status and passive range of motion after operative repair of proximal humerus fractures.

Compared with open Achilles tendon repair, a minimally invasive approach to acute Achilles tendon ruptures resulted in shorter surgical times, lower risk of superficial infection and improved range of motion, according to published results.

SAN DIEGO — Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty for stiffness may experience improvement in postoperative range of motion, according to results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When patients were administered three common treatments for calcific shoulder tendonitis, study results showed they could avoid surgery 44% of the time.

Use of a rapid recovery protocol after total knee arthroplasty may lead to faster restoration of range of motion and shorter length of stay compared with the use of a standard recovery protocol, according to published results.

Continuous passive motion may result in a greater range of motion and faster recovery compared with physical therapy for some patients after arthroscopic release of elbow contractures, according to a presented study.

Pronated foot posture, greater midfoot mobility and lower weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion may be associated with knee pain and disability in patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis, according to published results.

Published results showed significant and similar improvements in range of motion and other outcomes among patients who received either early or delayed rehabilitation after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.