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Meniscal Repair - Brigham and Women's Hospital

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• Proprioception training with brace locked at 0 degrees Stage 2: Weeks 4-6 • Progressive resistance exercises (PREs) 1-5 pounds. • Limited range knee extension (in range less likely to impinge or pull on repair) • Toe raises • Mini-squats less (than 90 degrees flexion) • Cycling (no resistance) • PNF with resistance

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Knee Meniscal Tears - Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Jun 06, 2013 · of knee flexion. The majority of the load is transmitted through the posterior horns with flexion past 90 degrees.10,17 When meniscal integrity is compromised, abnormal articular contact stresses result, leading to early degenerative changes. The menisci also play a role in knee stability. Menisci deepen the socket of the tibia to increase ...

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Total Elbow Arthroplasty - Brigham and Women's Hospital

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body with ADLs). • No upper extremity weight bearing with the involved side. No assistive device for ambulation should be used with operative upper extremity. No upper extremity pushing motions against resistance. • No soaking for 2 weeks, or until staples/sutures are removed and incision is dry and intact.

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Peripheral Vascular Disease - Brigham and Women's Hospital

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• Peripheral artery revascularization: Weight-bearing as tolerated • Aortic aneurysm repairs: Avoid lifting/pulling/pushing more than 10lbs, avoid sit-ups and excessive twisting of trunk to avoid increased intra-abdominal pressure and tension on the repair. Log roll technique for bed mobility to minimize tension on the repair.

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Biceps Tenotomy Protocol - Brigham and Women's Hospital

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patient has near full ROM and strength in that plane of movement Patient education regarding a gradual increase to shoulder level activities Activity: Continue A/PROM of shoulder and elbow as needed/indicated Initiate biceps curls with light resistance, progress as tolerated Initiate resisted supination/pronation

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