Objective
To explore the clinical significance of systemic rehabilitation training on knee functional recovery after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
Methods
Patients who underwent arthroscopic knee ACL reconstruction and met the inclusion criteria were included from January 2015 to October 2016. A 4-phase, 16-week systemic rehabilitation training was given individually according to surgical conditions, sports and other factors. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), knee range of motion (ROM), knee circumference, and 10-meter walking time were measured before surgery, and 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. At the same time, the function and stability of the knee joint were graded by Lysholm score, Holden walking score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, and KT-1000 test. The postoperative one-year scores were compared with the other side, and the patient satisfaction was evaluated one year after surgery.
Results
All patients were followed up for at least one year. The VAS pain score, ROM, knee circumference, 10-meter walking time, Lysholm score, Holden score, IKDC score, and KT-1000 of all patients were significantly better than their preoperative levels (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in joint function from the contralateral side (P>0.05). No serious complications such as infection occurred.
Conclusion
Systemic rehabilitation exercises can help patients with well-restored knee joint function after ACL reconstruction.
