Comprehensive Rehabilitation After Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Besztak Dawid, Szczypiór-Piasecka Karina, Mińko Alicja, Antczak Krzysztof. Comprehensive Rehabilitation After Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2021;11(8):182-193. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2021.11.08.018

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Received: 29.07.2021. Revised: 30.07.2021. Accepted: 18.08.2021.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation After Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Dawid Besztak

Affiliation Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic Pomeranian Medical Medical University, ul. Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin

Country Poland

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Karina Szczypiór-Piasecka

ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9562-9201

Affiliation Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic Pomeranian Medical Medical University, ul. Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin

Country Poland

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Alicja Mińko

ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2299-3958

Affiliation Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic Pomeranian Medical Medical University, ul. Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin

Country Poland

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Krzysztof Antczak

ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8443-0611

Affiliation Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic Pomeranian Medical Medical University, ul. Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin

Country Poland

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Abstract

Introduction: The knee joint is the second most frequently injured joint. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a relatively common injury to the inner part of the knee joint, mainly related to contact sports. Its rupture leads to instability of the entire joint. Two treatment options are possible: operative or conservative. Each of them is related to an appropriate rehabilitation process. The aim of this study was to define a comprehensive rehabilitation plan in patients after ACL rupture and meniscal suturing.

Materials and methods: The work was written based on the medical history of the patient who was diagnosed with complete rupture of ACL, and then reconstruction was performed with the harvesting of a semitendinous and slender muscle graft.

Results: The rehabilitation process can be divided into two stages: hospital and post-hospital. Rehabilitation in hospital conditions begins on the zero day after arthroscopy. The main goals of rehabilitation include: increasing the range of mobility, no myofascial dysfunctions, no thromboembolic complications, and the ability to self-service.

Conclusion: Rehabilitation is an indispensable element of the treatment of patients after ACL reconstruction. Early initiation of rehabilitation brings tangible benefits during treatment and return to full physical fitness.

Key words: ACL; knee; therapy; injuries; reconstruction