Rehabilitation of Fractures Around Knee Treated with External Fixation
- VernacularTitle:膝关节周围骨折外固定器固定术后功能康复
- Author:
Wen-feng LI
;
Shu-xun HOU
;
Dong-feng REN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
fracture, knee, external fixation, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(5):439-440
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of rehabilitation on fractures around knee treated with external fixation.Methods48 cases with the fractures around knee who accepted early rehabilitation after external fixation had been observed for 0.5～4 years.ResultsAll the cases came up to clinical healing standards within 7 months. According to Kolmert's standard, the rate of fine and good was 89.6%.ConclusionThere was satisfactory outcome treating fractures around knee with external fixation. Early rehabilitation is important to avoid the knee joint rigor.
