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Table of Contents

Overview
Introduction
Anatomy & Physiology
Mechanism of Injury
Patient Presents
Past Medical History
Physical Exam
Patient Management
• PT Pre-op Rehab
• Surgical Procedure
• PT Post-op Rehab
Typical Protocol
• Maximum Protection
• Moderate Protection
• Minimum Protection
Discharge Summary
Patient Outcome
References

Authors:

Larry J. Petterborg, PhD,

Jennifer Beasley, MS, PT

Alison Gooch, MS, PT

School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Dallas TX
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Discharge Summary
5/10/1997

Patient participated in physical therapy for approximately 6 months, including both pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation for ACL reconstruction. Patient has met all short term and long term goals. Patient has been instructed in home exercise program and will continue to perform these exercises at school.

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