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External fixator vs cast after ligament reconstruction for subacute/chronic dislocation
February 2016
External fixator vs cast after ligament reconstruction for subacute/chronic dislocation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
External fixator for treatment of the sub-acute and chronic multi-ligament-injured knee
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015 Oct;23(10):3012-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
37 patients (38 knees) undergoing multi-ligament reconstruction surgery for sub-acute and chronic knee dislocation were randomized to receive post-operative immobilization with either a hinged external fixator or rigid cast. The purpose of the study was to compare functional outcome and range of motion between groups. The external fixator allowed earlier performance of rehabilitative exercises com...
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