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How functional is 90 degrees rom in the knee? limitations? will i be able to get in/out of a car to drive? work again? (work injury. i'm an rn)
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90 is key: You generally need 90° of knee flexion to ambulate functionally, go upstairs etc. Keep at it and try to improve your range of motion as much as you can. Good luck!
Answered 11/28/2013
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