You Are Seeing a Patient to Initiate Exercises 5 Days

question 12

Multiple Choice

You are seeing a patient to initiate exercises 5 days after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with a patellar tendon autograft.During the first phase of the postoperative exercise program,your primary concern is:

• A) Preventing contractures at the knee.
• B) Preventing atrophy and reflex inhibition of the quadriceps.
• C) Imposing controlled loads on the knee while protecting the graft from excessive stresses.
• D) Preventing joint swelling.

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