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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

Past Medical History


Surgical history: left knee surgery in September 1995 for a ruptured bursa also secondary to a basketball injury.

Medical history: Mild asthma, lupus.

Medications: Ibuprofen two to three times per day.

What is lupus?

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