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September 16, 2025

Postoperative Open Reduction Internal Fixation Discomfort and Rehabilitation Response: A Case Report.

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XEXu EAHAsante N. Hohn

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Overview

Case report documenting recovery and rehabilitation outcomes for a patellar fracture, highlighting key rehabilitation strategies.

Key Points

  • Significant recovery in active range of motion and strength observed after 20 weeks of rehabilitation.
  • Initial resting pain reported at 4/5 decreased to 2/5 by the end of the recovery period.
  • Rehabilitation involved a structured five-phase outpatient protocol with 42 visits to improve mobility and function.
  • Staged rehabilitation is crucial, yet patients may need ongoing follow-up for lingering discomfort.

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E et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d42056713b0b5dfea69116https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90031
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