This may be a total knee replacement or partial (unicompartmental) replacement. Unicompartmental replacements will probably progress more quickly and achieve a greater degree of knee flexion.
1. Reduced swelling and pain
2. Knee flexion at least 90 ° hopefully 110.
3. Able to demonstrate control on ascending and descending steps
4. Full weight bearing, may need walking aid as appropriate for general condition
Progress to full weight bearing (stick for balance) Progressive mobilising and strengthening to include : Static bike, Step work, flexion in prone lying, proprioceptive re-education etc.
1. Reduced swelling and pain
2. Knee flexion at least 90 ° hopefully 110.
3. Able to demonstrate control on ascending and descending steps
4. Full weight bearing, may need walking aid as appropriate for general condition