Arthroscopic protocol for treatment of knee extension block after patellar ACL reconstruction
Gomes, J.ão.L.E.; Marczyk, L.R.S.; Ruthner, R.P.
Journal of Knee Surgery 15(1): 35-38
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 1538-8506 PMID: 11833540 Document Number: 546139
This study presents a new protocol for arthroscopic approach based on the treatment of 36 patients with extension block of the knee as a result of intra-articular reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) using the patellar tendon. Arthroscopy not only allowed the identification of the active mechanical extension block of the knee, but also the passive mechanical block that can occur with a functional or loose ligament. This protocol can be useful in the treatment of postoperative extension block of the knee as a complication of ACL reconstruction.