Functional Knee Laxity
$74.97
Definition:
The laxity of the knee joint can be affected by the partial removal of ligaments and other soft tissue constraints during surgery. Excess laxity places soft tissue under abnormal strains, causing instability in the joint and ultimately, joint failure. If the knee is too rigid, the patient will not have a normal and comfortable range of motion. An optimum level of knee laxity is desired.
Symptoms- Instability in the knee
- Knee "giving out"
- Pain in the knee
- Swelling in the knee
Causes- Direct blow
- Trauma
- Sports collision
- Planting the foot and twisting the leg
Treatment- Possible surgical intervention
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Lower extremity strengthening
- Gait program
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