Early Functional Rehabilitation after Meniscus Surgery: Are Currently Used Orthopedic Rehabilitation Standards Up to Date?
Joint Authors
Krutsch, Werner
Pfeifer, Christian G.
Koch, Matthias
Angele, Peter
Memmel, Clemens
Zellner, Johannes
Weber-Spickschen, Sanjay
Alt, Volker
Zeman, F.
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Meniscus therapy is a challenging process.
Besides the respective surgical procedure such as partial meniscectomy, meniscus repair, or meniscus replacement, early postoperative rehabilitation is important for meniscus regeneration and return to sport and work as well as long-term outcome.
Various recommendations are available.
However, the current literature lacks information concerning the actual early rehabilitation in daily routine recommended by orthopedic surgeons.
Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate currently used standard early rehabilitation protocols in the daily routine of orthopedic surgeons.
This study investigated the recommendations and concepts for early rehabilitation after meniscus therapy given by German, Austrian, and Swiss orthopedic institutions.
Standardized criteria such as weight bearing, range of motion, use of an orthosis, and rehabilitation training were analyzed according to the conducted surgical procedure: partial meniscectomy, meniscus repair, or meniscus replacement.
The analysis of standard rehabilitation concepts for partial meniscectomy (n=15), meniscus repair (n=54), and meniscus replacement (n=7) showed significantly earlier functional rehabilitation in all criteria after partial meniscectomy in contrast to meniscus repair techniques (p<0.001).
In addition, significant restrictions were found in full weight bearing, full range of motion, and the use of braces.
In summary, a wide range of recommendations for weight bearing, ROM, brace therapy, and mobilization is available, particularly after meniscus repair and meniscus replacement.
Most concepts are in accordance with those described in the current literature.
Further research is necessary to enhance the scientific evidence on currently used early rehabilitation concepts after meniscus therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Koch, Matthias& Memmel, Clemens& Zeman, F.& Pfeifer, Christian G.& Zellner, Johannes& Angele, Peter…[et al.]. 2020. Early Functional Rehabilitation after Meniscus Surgery: Are Currently Used Orthopedic Rehabilitation Standards Up to Date?. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1207159
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Koch, Matthias…[et al.]. Early Functional Rehabilitation after Meniscus Surgery: Are Currently Used Orthopedic Rehabilitation Standards Up to Date?. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1207159
American Medical Association (AMA)
Koch, Matthias& Memmel, Clemens& Zeman, F.& Pfeifer, Christian G.& Zellner, Johannes& Angele, Peter…[et al.]. Early Functional Rehabilitation after Meniscus Surgery: Are Currently Used Orthopedic Rehabilitation Standards Up to Date?. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1207159
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1207159