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Rehabilitation Strategies Following Articular Cartilage Surgery in the Knee

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Advances in the understanding of the basic science inherent to articular cartilage has led to an evolution in the design of rehabilitation guidelines following articular cartilage surgery. Clinicians responsible for the rehabilitation of patients following articular cartilage surgery must respect the healing process associated with each individual procedure. Rehabilitation principles should be adhered to in order to safely progress the patient through the rehabilitative course. Treatment interventions to improve range of motion, enhance weight-bearing capability, develop strength, restore balance and proprioception, and enhance flexibility need to follow. A key task is to guide the patient into an active role in the rehabilitation process. Complying with activity modifications and practicing home therapeutic exercises are an important part of achieving a successful outcome.

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  1. Sports Medicine Performance and Research Center, Department of Rehabilitation, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

    John T. Cavanaugh MEd, PT/ACT (Senior Physical Therapist, Team Physical Therapist)

  2. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, New York, NY

    John T. Cavanaugh MEd, PT/ACT (Senior Physical Therapist, Team Physical Therapist)

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  1. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, USA

    Riley J. Williams III MD (Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Director) (Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Director)

  2. Institute for Cartilage Repair, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

    Riley J. Williams III MD (Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Director) (Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Director)

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Cavanaugh, J.T. (2007). Rehabilitation Strategies Following Articular Cartilage Surgery in the Knee. In: Williams, R.J. (eds) Cartilage Repair Strategies. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-343-1_20

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