surgical general guidelines Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the early rehab precautions common to all post-op patients?
Respect graft/tissue healing, avoid excessive loading, follow surgeon protocol, patient education on ADLs.
What are the activity restrictions after lumbar decompression (weeks 1–4)?
No end-range bending/twisting and no lifting >10 lbs.
What is the rehab focus during weeks 4–6 after lumbar decompression?
Proximal stabilization and functional strengthening with restrictions.
What are important daily modifications post-lumbar spine surgery?
Log roll, use hips to compensate, keep essentials nearby, ask for help lifting.
Which activities should be avoided after anterior THA?
Running, walking backward, breaststroke, and crossing legs.
What is a safe manual technique at 4 weeks post-hip labral repair?
Grade I–II mobs, careful PROM avoiding end-range, soft tissue massage of TFL, quads, etc.
What is the ROM restriction after posteromedial meniscectomy?
Limit flexion to <90° for the first 4–6 weeks.
When is full ROM expected after MPFL repair?
Progress to full flexion by 6–8 weeks.
What are the Phase I rehab goals after ACL reconstruction?
Full extension, quad activation, decrease swelling, normalize gait.
Which ACL graft is strongest at ~8 weeks post-op?
Bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB) autograft.
What IKDC and Lysholm scores indicate readiness to return to sport?
IKDC >90/100, Lysholm >85.
What does PEACE stand for in early ankle rehab?
Protect, Elevate, Avoid anti-inflammatory, Compression, Education.
What are Phase III criteria for Achilles repair progression?
5° DF, 40° PF, SLS 10 sec, normal gait without boot.
What are return-to-sport ROM and strength benchmarks after total ankle arthroplasty?
15° DF, 50° PF, 70° squat/lunge, 5/5 ankle strength.
What are driving clearance requirements post-Modified Broström?
No narcotics, full WB, full ROM/strength, no devices, able to emergency brake.
What does LOVE stand for in mid to late phase anle rehab?
- load
- optimism
- vascularization
- exercise
