Lengthening of Hamstring Tendons in Knee Flexion Contractures

Sohail, Muhammad Tariq; Warraich, Wazahat Hussain

doi:10.1007/978-88-470-0854-0_23

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“…Intensive physiotherapy is started in the hospital once the wound has healed and continued after the patientÕs discharge. Physiotherapy, including stretching exercises, is advised three times a week during the first 2 months, and close observation for the first 6 months, postoperatively [9].…”

Section: Hamstring Releasementioning

confidence: 99%

Management of arthrofibrosis in haemophilic arthropathy

et al. 2010

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Summary. Hemophilic arthropathy is one of the conditions most associated with arthrofibrosis and loss of range of motion. Progressive fibrosis of synovium leads to pain, spasm, and shortening of muscles, resulting in joint contractures and restriction of joint motion. It is common to see even young children with severe loss of motion of elbows, knees and ankles. Treatment should be primarily by physiotherapy, splintage, and corrective devices. The late or severe cases may require surgical correction in the form of soft‐tissue procedures, osteotomy and especially joint replacement

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Section: Hamstring Releasementioning

confidence: 99%