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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

Patient Management

Surgical Procedure

Right knee arthroscopy assisted reconstruction of the ACL with bone-autogenous patellar tendon-bone graft, with large medial shelf resection and chondroplasty of patella and trochlea. Post-operative physician notes indicate surgery was successful, with excellent stability, good extension and flexion, and minimal swelling noted.

What are the surgical options for ACL reconstruction?

What are the physical therapy implications of a bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft?

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