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Knee immobilization has no effect on self-reported pain following ACL reconstruction
May 2013
Knee immobilization has no effect on self-reported pain following ACL reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Knee Immobilization for Pain Control After a Hamstring Tendon Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Am J Sports Med. 2009 Jan;37(1):56-64. Epub 2008 Sep 18Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
88 patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendons were randomized to post-operative management with either mobilization or immobilization of the knee. Assessment 2 days post-operatively indicated that knee immobilization did not provide a reduction in Visual Analog Scale pain when compared to the mobile group. These results were accompanied by a similar am...
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