- Control of inflammation
- Range of motion - full extension, and 90 degrees of knee flexion
- Achievement of quadriceps control
- Education of patient about rehabilitation process
- Crutches - usually seven to 10 days until patient is comfortable
- Patellar Mobilization - to prevent patellar tendon shortening/contracture and loss of knee motion
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