Effect of Comprehensive Rehabilitation on Activities of Daily Living and Knee Function for Patients with Knee Ankylosis and Contracture of Popliteal Fossa after Severe Burn

VernacularTitle:综合康复对深度烧伤后膝关节僵硬及腘窝挛缩患者日常生活活动能力及膝关节功能的影响
Author: Chao CHEN ; Siwen LIU ; Zhixi SHI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: burn, rehabilitation, knee, activities of daily living, range of motion, muscle strength
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(11):1082-1084
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation on patients with knee ankylosis and contracture of popliteal fossa after severe burn. Methods 35 patients with severe burn on lower limb (containing the around skin of popliteal fossa) accepted exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, occupation therapy (including pressure therapy), electrotherapy, etc. They were assessed with Functional Independence Measure (FIM), range of motion and muscle strength of knee before and after treatment. Results The scores of FIM, range of motion and muscle strength of knee improved after treatment (P<0.01). Conclusion Comprehensive rehabilitation can improve activities of daily living and function of knee after severe burn.