| Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of early application of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) combined with continuous passive motion (CPM) in knee rehabilitation after knee joint fracture surgery.
Methods:Forty-one cases of postoperative knee fracture were randomly divided into experimental group (n=21) and control group (n=20). All patients were given routine rehabilitation treatment (including joint mobilization, strength training, cold therapy, etc.). Additionally, the patients in the experimental group were subjected to MLD and CPM. Before and after treatment for 4 weeks, knee circumference was measured to evaluate edema, and ROM and LKSS were used to assess the function of the kness joint.Results:After treatment for 4 weeks, knee circumference was significantly reduced, and ROM and LKSS scores were significantly increased in both groups as compared with thos before treatment (all P<0.01), more significant in experimental group than in control group (P<0.01).Conclusion:MLD with CPM can alleviate knee joint swelling, and improve knee joint motion and knee function after knee fractures. |
