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Knee bending post operation

2025-09-19 00:12:21
Asking the same question again as I am not able to add x ray in the previous one. I recently underwent a distal femur plate fixation surgery with dual plates. It's been 40 days but still I am able to bend my knee up to 60 degrees with little pain. Initially I had a physio session and did exercise as per the session but still I can't bend the knee more than 70 degrees. Is it normal?
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Don't be in rush to get full movement, let the fracture heal till then continue physiotherapy If possible cpm knee, if not continue knee bending exercises as taught

Answered2025-09-24 09:39:38

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Go slow with knee bending exercises. Let the fracture unite completely before you try passive knee bending exercises.

Answered2025-09-20 22:44:49

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Stiffness post distal femur fixation isn't abnormal. Continue physiotherapy with CPM . If not improving with time , can attempt manipulation under anesthesia if fracture healed on radiographs

Answered2025-09-20 12:47:13

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Contusion physio session

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