Abstract
This case report highlights the rehabilitation process of a 23-year-old male who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with medial meniscus repair. Early rehabilitation is critical to prevent complications, but this patient experienced a significant delay, resulting in functional deficits such as a 10-degree fixed flexion deformity (FFD) and quadriceps lag at post-operative day 14. A structured rehabilitation protocol was initiated at day 14 post-operation. Progress was tracked using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and Single Leg Balance Scale (SLBS). The rehabilitation focused on improving knee extension, muscle strength, balance, and proprioception. Significant improvements were observed by week 12. The patient’s KOOS scores improved across all domains, with pain improving from 45 to 80 and sports function from 10 to 60. The SLBS showed increased balance on the affected leg, improving from 5 to 25 seconds. The delayed rehabilitation approach still yielded positive outcomes, underscoring the importance of a structured physiotherapy program. This case demonstrates that even with delayed rehabilitation, significant functional recovery can be achieved through a structured physiotherapy protocol. The results reinforce the necessity of early rehabilitation to avoid delays in recovery and improve long-term functional outcomes.
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