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ACL Rehabilitation: A Review of Current Treatment Approaches: Summary
F INAL EXAM QUESTIONS
24. Which of the following have consistently evolved with regards to management of ACL injuries? a. Graft options b. Rehabilitation protocols c. Surgical techniques d. All of the above have consistently evolved in this patient population 25. Which of the following is an appropriate reason to surgically reconstruct an insufficient ACL in a young adult (18-35 years old) population? a. Decreasing risks of subsequent injury like meniscus tears d. All of the above are reasons to surgically reconstruct an insufficient ACL in a young adult 26. According to the evidence presented in this course, which graft option has demonstrated the highest failure rates? a. Hamstring autograft b. Irradiated allograft c. Quadriceps tendon autograft d. Patellar tendon autograft 27. Which of the following is true regarding the routine use of functional knee bracing after isolated ACL reconstruction? a. The use of functional knee bracing after isolated ACL reconstruction showed b. Reducing episodes of instability c. Decreasing pathological laxity improvements in functional hop test results b. The use of functional knee bracing after isolated ACL reconstruction showed significant improvement in knee laxity measurements with the use of functional knee bracing c. There is no demonstrated efficacy to the routine use of functional knee bracing after isolated ACL d. The use of functional knee bracing after
28. With respect to timeframe implementation, which of the following is NOT an area of difference between an accelerated and nonaccelerated ACL rehabilitation protocol?
a. Use of modalities to alleviate pain b. Unrestricted range of motion (ROM) c. Closed chain and functional tasks d. Weaning from post-surgical brace
29. Which of the following stages occurs first throughout the healing process of an ACL graft? a. Revascularization b. Remodeling and proliferation c. Avascular necrosis d. Disorganization of collagen 30. Which of the following is supported by consistent literature to be beneficial toward recovery after ACL reconstruction? a. Early weightbearing and range of motion within the first week b. Use of continuous passive motion (CPM) machines c. Use of post-surgical hinged braces d. Use of post-surgical leg immobilizers 31. Which of the following is a negative effect during early rehabilitation when pain and inflammation is not controlled appropriately? a. Limited range of motion (ROM) b. Abnormal gait patterns c. Decreased quad contraction and muscle inhibition d. All of the above have negative effects 32. Which of the following mobilizations will assist in regaining full terminal knee extension after ACL reconstruction? a. Inferior glide of patella and external rotation of tibia b. Superior glide of patella and external rotation of tibia c. Inferior glide of patella and internal rotation of tibia d. Superior glide of patella and internal rotation of tibia
isolated ACL reconstruction showed improvements in subjective scores
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