[Knee flexion after rotational knee endoprosthesis].
In the presented study the question was evaluated if--after rotational knee arthroplasty--range of motion must be restored at discharge or if range of motion can also be restored with delay during the first postoperative year.


METHODS
A retrospective study was performed on 45 patients. These had been rehabilitated with a specific therapeutical concept which did not include early restoration at discharge of complete range of motion as the key principle.


RESULTS
The mean range of motion was 60 degrees +/- 21 degrees at discharge. At the date of presentation 12 to 18 months postoperatively the mean range of motion had improved to 110 degrees +/- 19 degrees.


CONCLUSIONS
The presented study indicates that complete restoration of range of motion after rotational knee arthroplasty may not necessarily be restored at discharge.
von Knoch
M
M
Endo-Klinik, Hamburg.
Brocks
R
R
Siegmüller
C
C
Ribaric
G
G
Leupolt
L
L
von Förster
G
G
D000359:Aftercare; D000368:Aged; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000601:surgery*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies