S/P Knee Dislocation Reconstruction LCL

Definition:
The two ends of the LCL are sewn back together with dissolvable sutures if surgery was necessary.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Knee swelling
  • Locking or catching of the knee with movement
  • Pain or tenderness along the outside of the knee
  • Knee gives way
Causes
  • Direct blow to the inside of the knee
  • Quick stopping while running
  • Repetitive stress to lateral knee
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization in locked knee extension immobilizer
  • Massage to reduce swelling
  • Passive ROM and active ROM
  • Quadriceps activation
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
  • Return to running program
S/P Knee Dislocation Reconstruction LCL Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Crutch Walking
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Ankle Pumps
  • Quad Sets
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Clams
  • Prone Glute Max Knees Bent
  • Heel Slides
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • SP Knee Dislocation Reconstruction LCL
  • Weight Bearing Restrictions
  • DVT Clot Instructions

S/P Knee Dislocation Reconstruction LCL Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Stationary Bike
  • Single Leg Speed Skater
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Gait II

S/P Knee Dislocation Reconstruction LCL Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump