A Patient with a History of Recurrent Dislocation of the Patella

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of recurrent dislocation of the patella underwent a surgical procedure for realignment of the extensor mechanism.Considering the position of immobilization postoperatively,you would expect to find each of the following impairments when it is permissible to begin exercises except:

• A) Lack of full or almost full passive knee extension.
• B) Quadriceps lag.
• C) Lack of full knee flexion.
• D) Weakness of the quadriceps and hamstrings.

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