Outpatient PT Management of Patient with Bilateral Knee Pain S/P Stem Cell Cartilage Replacement Therapy of Both Knees

Abstract

Background and Purpose: This article describes the 6-week outpatient physical therapy management of a 65-year-old male who c/o bilateral knee pain s/p stem cell cartilage replacement therapy. The patient presented with decreased ROM in both knees R\u3eL, difficulty ambulating moderate distances, knee pain, and decreased LE strength bilaterally. The purpose of this article is to describe the treatments used for this patient and the results from these treatments. Description: The treatment of this patient involved range of motion, strengthening, patient education, and stretching. Outcomes: Following PT intervention, the patient had increased ROM in both knees L\u3eR, normal strength, some decrease in pain in both knees L\u3eR, improved functional ambulation endurance, and no need for a single point cane. Discussion: Rationale for treatment was based on evidence based treatment for knee osteoarthritis and the protocol given to us by the patient\u27s surgeons. Treatment was altered or progressed based on patient\u27s response to interventions and the protocol