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Why do patiens who have total knee replacemwnts need to keep their leg in extension?
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Short term: Most orthopedic surgeons do not do this however those who do only do it for a few days...motion is encouraged right away. Loss of extension is very bad for knees in general. That is why some Ortho docs use them right after surgery but only while they are laying in bed
Answered 9/28/2016
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