Table 2 Summary of post-operative management in this series
From: Bone-patellar tendon-bone allograft reconstruction for peri-patellar tendon sarcomas: case series
ROM | Weight bearing, activity | |
|---|---|---|
1 Immediately after surgery | Operated knee kept straight in splint | FWB in splint with crutches |
2 6–12a weeks after surgery | Gentle ROM exercise, passive and active, started | FWB without crutch, gradually removing splint/brace |
3 6 weeks after (2) | Progressive ROM allowed | FWB without splint/brace, no sports activity |
4 1 year after surgery | No restriction | No restriction |