Faizan Siddiqui, Aftab Ahmed.
Role of Physiotherapy Treatment in Post Traumatic Fracture Stiff Knee Joint.
Baqai J Health Sci Jan ;13(1):39-42.

The importance of physiotherapy treatment in the post fractured stiff knee joint has been emphasized. This is one of the frequent traumatic conditions in our country. In this study 12 patients (2 female and 10 male) between the ages of 18 to 55 years were investigated, in which 5 patients were treated conservatively (closed reduction) and 7 had an open reduction.After the orthopedic management, the physiotherapy treatment was incorporated with electrotherapy, isometric & isotonic exercises etc. Results were recorded as excellent, good and fair on the basis of improved range of motion. Out of 12 patients, 5 patients (41%) had an excellent result, 5 patients (41%) had good, and 2 patients (16%) had fair results.

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