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Primary Management of Knee and Shoulder Injuries
If FRACTURE or DISLOCATION:
  • Stabilize + reduction
  • Pain control
  • Call local orthopaedist
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  • Ligament Sprains
  • Muscle Strains
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis
  • Arthritis/Chondromalacia
  • Referred pain
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    Posterior Aspect of Knee

    Primary Management of Knee and Shoulder Injuries

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    Initial Management of Chronic Knee & Shoulder Conditions
    • fracture dislocation
    • Activity modifications
    • Early Physical Therapy
    • Anti-inflammatories

    Activity Modifications

    • Avoid aggravating activities
    • Light Duty x 6 weeks (Form
    • Need re-eval in 30 days
    • Maintain all other activities
    • Deskwork
    • Do not prescribe bedrest

    Activity Modifications

    Stiffness + Joint = VERY BAD

    If you prescribe a sling or a brace that restricts motion, advise the patient to use it for only 1-2 days then remove.

    EARLY PHYSICAL THERAPY

    Not just "Range of Motion & Strengthening"

    EARLY PHYSICAL THERAPY

    Modalities

    ultrasound, phonophoresis

    Joint mobilizations

    stretching, massage

    Patient education

    testing, taping

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    CDR Ruland
    Surface Warfare Medicine Institute

    2006 Surface Warfare Medical Officer Indoctrination Course
         Naval Operational Medicine Institute
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    Pensacola FL 32508-1092
    Posterior Aspect of Knee

    Primary Management of Knee and Shoulder Injuries

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